Greater London · London and the South East
New Eltham Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around New Eltham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in New Eltham: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and torn or sagging underlay.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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. Homes in New Eltham are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in New Eltham: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near New Eltham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Glades, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live near a park such as Elmstead Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. We survey roofs in New Eltham across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SE9, DA15 and BR7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Near you in New Eltham
In New Eltham, that means homes and buildings near Elmstead Wood and St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School. New Eltham has its own railway station: New Eltham station. A little further out are Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Eltham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in New Eltham moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not 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.
FAQs for New Eltham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in New Eltham?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in New Eltham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s 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 is joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Why act early in New Eltham
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.