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Roof Survey in Middle Park
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Middle Park, with photos and a written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
Useful tips for Middle Park property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Roof survey in Middle Park: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn or blocked valleys, on chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Middle Park has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Middle Park (SE9, SE12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Middle Park we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in Middle Park
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
Middle Park questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Middle Park?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Mottingham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Also near Middle Park
Also in Middle Park
What a roof survey looks like in Middle Park
The wider area around Middle Park has a long history of building, with Eltham Palace about 0.4 miles east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Middle Park. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
For landlords with property near Mottingham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Middle Park Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Middle Park is about 1 mile west of Eltham, in Greater London. Middle Park gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Greater London, we cover Middle Park and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of SE9 and SE12 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Horsa Road, Court Road and Sidcup Road and the roads around them. Middle Park sits on or near the A20, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Middle Park: Horn Park (1 mile west), Eltham (1 mile east), Mottingham (1 mile south), Well Hall (1 mile north-east) and Chinbrook (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Middle Park
We work in homes and buildings around Harris Academy Greenwich, Horn Park and The Banker's Draft pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mottingham station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Middle Park include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Middle Park
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles