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Roof survey in Charlton, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Charlton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charlton
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks.
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 Charlton are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any damp patches when booking
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
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. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can frequently spot it sooner. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
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.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
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What else we do in Charlton
What a roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Charlton: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Charlton?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Charlton station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Roof surveys in Charlton: local notes
The wider area around Charlton has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 1.9 miles west. 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. Charlton is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
The streets around a church such as St Catherine Labouré are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Charlton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Thorntree Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Whether the building in Charlton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Greater London coverage includes Charlton. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the SE7 and SE18 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Charlton, we cover New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Charlton
We work in homes and buildings around Charlton Park, Wildwood Montessori School and Royal Greenwich Trust School. There’s a railway station in Charlton itself: Charlton station. Nearby you will also find British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Gilbert's Pit.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Surveys in Charlton 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 pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.