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Roof survey in Monks Orchard, Greater London
Roof surveys in Monks Orchard from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Monks Orchard: what you get
We survey roofs in Monks Orchard and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, frequently 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 Monks Orchard are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Monks Orchard (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Monks Orchard
With Addington Palace about 1.8 miles south, Monks Orchard sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Oasis Academy Shirley Park: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as St George The Martyr Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Monks Orchard is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. If you are in Monks Orchard, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Monks Orchard is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of CR0, SE25 and CR9 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Long Lane, Poppy Lane and Homer Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Shirley (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Around Monks Orchard
Typical jobs here are in homes near Orchard Way Primary School, The Cricketers pub and Ashburton Park and the streets around them. Monks Orchard’s nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find St George's Walk (2 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Monks Orchard include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Surveys for landlords and agents in Monks Orchard
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near Monks Orchard
Other services in Monks Orchard
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we are asked to look at in Monks Orchard
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you run a business near St George's Walk, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
FAQs for Monks Orchard
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Elmers End station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Monks Orchard?
Normally 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Surveys in Monks Orchard can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.