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Roof survey in Hither Green, Greater London
Roof surveys across Hither Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Hither Green
Our roof surveys cover Hither Green and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn or blocked valleys, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and chimney stacks.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Hither Green, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hither Green (SE13, SE12, SE6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Common questions in Hither Green
Is drone flying allowed in Hither Green?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Hither Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Roof surveys in Hither Green: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Hither Green has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 2 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Swithun: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Hither Green is about 2 miles south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Hither Green, the roof can be surveyed. Our Greater London coverage includes Hither Green and the places around it.
We cover every part of SE13, SE12 and SE6 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Old Road, Manor Lane and Pascoe Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hither Green: Lee (1 mile east), Ladywell (1 mile west), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Catford (1 mile south-west) and Horn Park (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hither Green
We work in homes and buildings around International Academy of Greenwich, The Edmund Halley pub and Manor House Gardens. Hither Green has its own railway station: Hither Green station. Well-known places in the area include Lewisham Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Hither Green include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
Signs you need a roof survey in Hither Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you own a rental within reach of Hither Green station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any damp patches when you book
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Also in Hither Green
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a visit in Hither Green, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.