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Roof Survey in Addiscombe
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Addiscombe, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Addiscombe: what you get
We survey roofs in Addiscombe and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and debris building up in roof valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Addiscombe with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. 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.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Addiscombe
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Addiscombe
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Your questions about roof surveys in Addiscombe
Are there drone restrictions around Addiscombe?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Addiscombe is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is Addiscombe in your area?
Yes. We cover Addiscombe and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Places near Addiscombe
Also in Addiscombe
Do you need a roof survey in Addiscombe?
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Oasis Academy Shirley Park, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Addiscombe, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Addiscombe
About 2 miles south-east lies Addington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Addiscombe has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near St Mildred's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Norwood Junction station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Addiscombe and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Addiscombe. London is in our area too.
Roof surveys in CR0, SE25 and CR9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue. You’ll find Addiscombe on the A232, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Addiscombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woodside Academy, The Cricketers pub and Ashburton Park, among other places. The closest station to Addiscombe is Norwood Junction station, about 1.2 miles north. A little further out are St George's Walk (1.5 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.