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Roof survey in Crofton, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Crofton.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Crofton
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, 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. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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 Crofton are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Crofton
Can a landlord with a rental near Orpington station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Crofton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How much does a roof survey cost in Crofton?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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 need to know.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Crofton, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often 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.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Local roofs in Crofton
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Trees in and around Jubilee Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. If you’re in Crofton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Crofton. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in BR6 and BR5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road. We also cover Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Around Crofton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Priory School, Newstead Wood School and The Maxwell pub and the streets around them. Crofton has its own railway station: Orpington station. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (under half a mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Summer Hill and The Warren.
Signs you need a roof survey in Crofton
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For landlords with property near Orpington station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any damp patches as you book
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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