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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Single Street
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Single Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Single Street
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We survey gutters and downpipes, natural slate and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
In London, a good many houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you are buying a flat or house in Single Street, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Single Street (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Single Street
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Single Street
What else we do in Single Street
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Single Street. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Common questions in Single Street
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Single Street?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Single Street?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs and buyers in Single Street
Biggin Hill Airport is about 2 miles from Single Street. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. With Down House about 1 mile north-west, Single Street sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Single Street, along with any off-street space. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Chelsfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Single Street is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Single Street. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN16 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Berry's Hill and Single Street. If you’re just outside Single Street, we cover Berry's Green (1 mile south), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Cudham (1 mile east), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (14 miles north).
What’s near Single Street
In Single Street, that means homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School and The Old Jail Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chelsfield station, about 3.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Princess Royal University Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Single Street includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Single Street
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Single Street, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.