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Bellingham Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Bellingham and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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 tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Roof survey in Bellingham: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Bellingham as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Bellingham (SE6, SE26, SE23)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Bellingham
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Bellingham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
What a roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Why act early in Bellingham
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In Bellingham, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Roof surveys around Bellingham
Historic houses like Kingswood House, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Bellingham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live in an older home near St Dunstan, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bellingham is about 2 miles north of Beckenham, in Greater London. In Bellingham, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Bellingham. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across SE6, SE26 and SE23 for roof surveys. We cover properties on Oslac Road, Orford Road and Aitken Road. Being close to the A2218, Bellingham is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Southend (1 mile north), Bell Green (1 mile west), Catford (1 mile north-east), Perry Vale (1 mile west) and Sydenham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Near you in Bellingham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sedgehill School, Forster Memorial Park and Allenby Tutorial Trust and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Bellingham itself: Bellingham station. Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (1 mile east) and University Hospital Lewisham (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
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What else we do in Bellingham
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Questions from Bellingham
How do I find out if my home in Bellingham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is drone flying allowed in Bellingham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover Bellingham for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Bellingham and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.