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Roof Survey in New Cross
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in New Cross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in New Cross
Our roof surveys cover New Cross and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. 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’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in New Cross has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- New Cross (SE8, SE14, SE4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Surveys in New Cross 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. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, 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. Do not go up yourself.
Roof surveys in New Cross: local notes
With Queen's House about 1.5 miles north-east, New Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Homes near green spaces such as Fordham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St James's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
New Cross is about 3 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. If you are in New Cross, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover New Cross.
We cover every part of the SE8, SE14 and SE4 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Ivy Road, Mona Road and Avon Road. You’ll find New Cross on the A2209 and A2210, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in St Johns (1 mile east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-west), Deptford (1 mile north-east), Nunhead (1 mile south-west) and Lewisham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
What’s near New Cross
In New Cross, that means homes and buildings near Wickham Arms, Fordham Park and Addey and Stanhope School, among other places. You’ll also find St. Paul's (0.7 miles north-east) and Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east). There is a railway station in New Cross itself: New Cross station. Nearby you’ll also find Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
FAQs for New Cross
Can a landlord with a rental near New Cross station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in New Cross?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Is New Cross in your area?
Yes. We cover New Cross and the rest of Greater London. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why it’s worth a survey now in New Cross
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In New Cross, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in New Cross
- A report with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Other services in New Cross
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.