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Peaks Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Peaks Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Peaks Hill
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
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. For a purchase in Peaks Hill, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a careful look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Peaks Hill (CR8, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Peaks Hill
Addington Palace, about 4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Peaks Hill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Peaks Hill.
Peaks Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Purley, in Greater London. Bookings from Peaks Hill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in CR8 and SM6 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Furze Lane, Birch Lane and Plough Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A2022 close by, Peaks Hill is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north), Woodcote (1 mile south-west), Purley (1 mile south-east) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Around Peaks Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Carshalton Park, Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School and The Foxley Hatch pub. The nearest railway station is Purley station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St George's Walk (2.4 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Peaks Hill
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in Peaks Hill book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What we are asked to look at in Peaks Hill
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Purley station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
Peaks Hill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Peaks Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Peaks Hill?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Peaks Hill?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.