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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in New Charlton
Wondering about the roof at a property in New Charlton? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in New Charlton and across Greater London.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in New Charlton
Buyers in New Charlton and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space.
In London, a good many houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you’re buying a flat or house in New Charlton, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Request records of any re-roofing
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in New Charlton?
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you own a rental within reach of Charlton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in New Charlton runs like any other.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around New Charlton
About 1.8 miles west lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around New Charlton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in New Charlton is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as St Catherine Labouré are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For a London address like New Charlton, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. We visit New Charlton as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Greater London, we cover New Charlton and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SE7, SE18 and E16 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
What’s near New Charlton
We work in homes and buildings around Thames Barrier Park, Thorntree Primary School and The Victoria pub and the streets around them. New Charlton has its own railway station: Charlton station. Well-known places in the area include Charlton Athletic Museum (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around New Charlton includes Gilbert's Pit.
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FAQs for New Charlton
Is drone flying allowed in New Charlton?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. New Charlton is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in New Charlton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you cover New Charlton?
Yes. We survey roofs in New Charlton and the rest of Greater London. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.