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Roof survey in Netherne on-the-Hill, Greater London
Roof surveys around Netherne on-the-Hill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in Netherne on-the-Hill
We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it.
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. For a house in Netherne on-the-Hill with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Netherne on-the-Hill
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Questions from Netherne on-the-Hill
Is drone flying allowed in Netherne on-the-Hill?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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 can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Can a landlord with a rental near Coulsdon South station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you cover Netherne on-the-Hill for roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Netherne on-the-Hill and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Roof surveys around Netherne on-the-Hill
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Belfry, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Coulsdon South station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park such as Shabden Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Roofs in Netherne on-the-Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Netherne on-the-Hill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across CR5 for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Netherne on-the-Hill include Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Netherne on-the-Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Shabden Park, among other places. Netherne on-the-Hill’s nearest station is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.6 miles north. A little further out are The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Netherne on-the-Hill
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. 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. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Netherne on-the-Hill
- A written report with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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What else we do in Netherne on-the-Hill
Surveys for landlords and agents in Netherne on-the-Hill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a visit in Netherne on-the-Hill, 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. 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.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.