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Roof survey in Bromley, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Bromley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How a roof survey works in Bromley
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Bromley (E3, E14, E15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Common roof problems in Bromley
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Stratford Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Surveys in Bromley can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In Bromley, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof surveys in Bromley: local notes
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. If your home in Bromley is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Sutton House, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bromley goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Bow Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like St Agnes RC Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Bromley is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We cover Bromley and the rest of Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
Roof surveys in E3, E14 and E15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Bow Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Three Mills (1 mile north-east), Mill Meads (1 mile north-east), Bow Common (1 mile south-west), Mile End (1 mile west) and Bow (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Near you in Bromley
We work in homes and buildings around Bob's Park, East London Arts & Music and Bow School. The nearest railway station is West Ham station, roughly 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (2.8 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for roof surveys in Bromley, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Common questions in Bromley
Can a landlord with a rental near West Ham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bromley?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
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, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bromley?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.