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Westerham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Westerham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Westerham, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westerham
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Westerham, 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.
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
- Westerham (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Westerham
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For landlords with property near Hurst Green 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
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
Buying a home or a new roof in Westerham
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Westerham is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised. Quebec House lies about 0.2 miles south-east, so building around Westerham goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Westerham is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Westerham can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Market Square, London Road and High Street, and we cover them all. Main roads around Westerham include the A25 and B2024, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Force Green (1 mile north), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile south-west), Goodley Stock (2 miles south), The Chart (2 miles south-west) and South Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Orpington (8 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north), Thornton Heath (12 miles north-west), Croydon (10 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north-west) and Plumstead (15 miles north).
What’s near Westerham
Around Westerham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Olde House At Home Public House, among other places. Westerham’s nearest station is Hurst Green station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westerham
Landlords and agents in Westerham book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Westerham
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
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’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Westerham
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- A written report with photographs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
FAQs for Westerham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Westerham?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
How do I find out if my home in Westerham is listed?
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.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is Westerham in your area?
Yes. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Westerham.