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Pre-purchase roof survey in South Bermondsey, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in South Bermondsey? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in South Bermondsey and across Greater London.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
About our pre-purchase roof survey in South Bermondsey
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. You get a report with photos. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and a ridge or slope that dips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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’re buying a flat or house in South Bermondsey, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
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What we are asked to look at in South Bermondsey
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If you own a rental within reach of South Bermondsey station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
Questions from South Bermondsey
Can parking be tricky for a visit in South Bermondsey?
It can be, so it is useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is my home in South Bermondsey listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Bermondsey
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and agents in South Bermondsey book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Buying a home or a new roof in South Bermondsey
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. The wider area around South Bermondsey has a long history of building, with Mansion House about 2.3 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for South Bermondsey, along with any off-street space. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Augustine, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. South Bermondsey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Greater London coverage includes South Bermondsey.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SE16, SE15 and SE1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road, all of which we cover. South Bermondsey is on the A2208, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Around South Bermondsey
Around South Bermondsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kentish Drovers Public House, Paterson Park and City of London Academy. There is a railway station in South Bermondsey itself: South Bermondsey station. Nearby you’ll also find New Cross Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near South Bermondsey include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a London area like South Bermondsey, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.