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Roof survey in Downham, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Downham, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Downham
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. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, on natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Downham has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Downham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Downham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Downham?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Downham?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Downham moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- 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 ground level, 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Downham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a roof survey looks like in Downham
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Downham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Living close to Downham Fields is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Historic houses such as Bromley Palace, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Downham goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rangefield Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. Surveys in Downham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in BR1, SE6 and SE12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Downham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holy Trinity College Bromley, Downham Fields and Bonus Pastor Catholic College. Downham’s nearest station is Grove Park station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Glades (1.6 miles south) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Any roof job in Downham means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed