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Barnehurst Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Barnehurst. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose chimney pots
Why act early in Barnehurst
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Barnehurst
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof survey works in Barnehurst
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Barnehurst are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Barnehurst (DA7, DA1, DA8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also near Barnehurst
What else we do in Barnehurst
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Barnehurst: your questions answered
I let a flat near Barnehurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is drone flying allowed in Barnehurst?
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What a roof survey looks like in Barnehurst
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Barnehurst station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Broadway Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Barnehurst is about 3 miles east of Welling, in Greater London. Surveys in Barnehurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in DA7, DA1 and DA8 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Old Road, Grove Road and Manor Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A2000, Barnehurst is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bexley Riverside (1 mile north), Northumberland Heath (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-east), North End (1 mile east) and Barnes Cray (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
Around Barnehurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Catherine's Catholic School, St Catherine's Catholic School and Braeburn Park, among other places. Barnehurst’s nearest station is Barnehurst station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4.8 miles east) and Bexley Museum (1 mile south). The countryside around Barnehurst includes Wansunt Pit.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Barnehurst runs like any other.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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When to book a survey in Barnehurst
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens, about 1 mile south-west, show how far back building around Barnehurst goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos