Greater London · London and the South East
Bickley Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Bickley and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Prices for roof leak investigations in Bickley
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Bickley, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof leak investigation in Bickley
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We’re frequently asked to look into water through the ceiling under a flat roof and stains around a skylight, across the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers usually exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Bickley as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
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
- Bickley (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Bickley
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Bickley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bickley?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bickley?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Bickley is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It is a common question. A leak typically shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Leaks and storm damage in Bickley
The wider area around Bickley has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 1.1 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you run a business near The Mall, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For landlords with property near Bickley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Bickley is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. We provide roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Bickley. Bickley is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in BR1, BR2 and BR7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Widmore (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Bickley
Around Bickley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bird In Hand Public House, Holy Trinity College Bromley and Jubilee Country Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Bickley itself: Bickley station. Well-known places in the area include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.5 miles south-west) and The Mall (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Bickley includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bickley
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Bickley property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
When to book a survey in Bickley
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
If you look after a building such as Bullers Wood School for Boys, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In Bickley, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Putting the leak right
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings