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Pre-purchase roof survey in South Street, Greater London
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in South Street and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in South Street
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 careful look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or lifted lead flashings and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in South Street might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- South Street (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In South Street, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without 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 when you book.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Nearby places to South Street
Also in South Street
When to book a survey in South Street
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Look out for signs like these:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What the survey won’t cover
Questions from South Street
Can parking be tricky for a visit in South Street?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Is my home in South Street 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’s 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.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in South Street
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Titsey Place about 2.1 miles south-west, South Street sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
South Street is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If you own a rental within reach of Oxted station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
South Street is about 4 miles north-east of Oxted, in Greater London. We visit South Street as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. London is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Tatsfield (1 mile west), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Titsey (2 miles south-west), Westerham (2 miles south-east) and Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (15 miles north-west) and New Cross (13 miles north).
Landmarks near South Street
For rail, the closest station is Oxted station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Why get it checked now?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.