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Roof Survey in Erith
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Erith. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What a roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Erith
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and loose chimney pots.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Erith as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Erith
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Erith?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Erith station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Erith
The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Erith. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. 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. If your home in Erith is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building like Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Erith station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Bookings from Erith are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Erith and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Surveys in DA8, DA17 and DA7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Erith: Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Around Erith
We work in homes and buildings around Trinity School, The Cross Keys pub and Erith School and the streets around them. Erith has its own railway station: Erith station. Other landmarks nearby include Erith Museum (under half a mile east) and Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Crossness Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a London area like Erith, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
When to book a survey in Erith
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.3 miles south, show how far back building around Erith goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey will not cover
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Erith
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Erith property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- File the report with your home documents
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.