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Brasted Chart Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Brasted Chart? You can book a roof survey in Brasted Chart and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
Why it is worth a survey now in Brasted Chart
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brasted Chart
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’re worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Brasted Chart (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Brasted Chart
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
For a London address like Brasted Chart, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What happens after the report arrives
What affects the price in Brasted Chart
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Brasted Chart questions
Is drone flying allowed in Brasted Chart?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and 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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sevenoaks station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Is Brasted Chart in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Brasted Chart, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In Brasted Chart, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Roof surveys around Brasted Chart
About 1.2 miles west lies Quebec House, a reminder of how long the area around Brasted Chart has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Martin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Sevenoaks station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Brasted Chart is about 4 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. Surveys in Brasted Chart work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of TN16 is covered for roof surveys. Local streets include Chart Lane and Pipers Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Brasted Chart include Brasted (1 mile north), Toy's Hill (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Ide Hill (2 miles south-east) and Goathurst Common (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Orpington (8 miles north), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), Streatham (15 miles north-west), Bromley (10 miles north) and West Norwood (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Brasted Chart
Brasted Chart’s nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 3.6 miles east. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Places near Brasted Chart
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What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space