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Roof Survey in Bickley
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Bickley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Bickley
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Bickley (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Bickley
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Bickley is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 1.1 miles west lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Bickley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Bullers Wood School for Boys: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Trees in and around Jubilee Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Bickley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Bickley is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Bickley, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Bickley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in BR1, BR2 and BR7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Bickley, we cover Widmore (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like 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).
Local landmarks 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 and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Bickley itself: Bickley station. Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.5 miles south-west) and The Mall (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
FAQs for Bickley
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bickley?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bickley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bickley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Any roof job in Bickley means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What affects the price in Bickley
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for roof surveys in Bickley, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What else we do in Bickley
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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 loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Surveys in Bickley can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know 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 the ground, 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 report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.