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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Selhurst
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Selhurst, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof survey in Selhurst
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We are often asked to look into ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across chimney stacks, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Selhurst, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a careful look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Selhurst (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Selhurst
Historic houses like Kingswood House, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Selhurst goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Norwood Junction station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mark, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Parking in Selhurst, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Selhurst is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Selhurst. Our Greater London coverage includes Selhurst. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the SE25, SE20 and CR0 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Selhurst on the A213, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Selhurst include South Norwood (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Selhurst
We work in homes and buildings around Harris Academy South Norwood, South Norwood Recreation Ground and The Albion pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Selhurst itself: Norwood Junction station. A little further out are Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Selhurst
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Nearby places to Selhurst
What else we do in Selhurst
Useful tips for Selhurst property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Book once your offer is accepted
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Selhurst
Is my home in Selhurst listed or in a conservation area?
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 Selhurst?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Why act early in Selhurst
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. In Selhurst, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Selhurst moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Selhurst, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.