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Roof survey in Peaks Hill, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Peaks Hill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Peaks Hill
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We’re often asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
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 Peaks Hill has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Peaks Hill (CR8, SM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Peaks Hill homes and their roofs
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Coloma Convent Girls' School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For businesses in and around places like St George's Walk, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Addington Palace lies about 4 miles east, so building around Peaks Hill goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Peaks Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Purley, in Greater London. Roofs in Peaks Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of CR8 and SM6 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Furze Lane, Birch Lane and Plough Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A2022, Peaks Hill is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Peaks Hill: Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north), Woodcote (1 mile south-west), Purley (1 mile south-east) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Near you in Peaks Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Carshalton Park, Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School and The Foxley Hatch pub. The nearest railway station is Purley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St George's Walk (2.4 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1 mile north-east). For a walk, there is Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Peaks Hill runs like any other.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- 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)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Peaks Hill and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Questions from Peaks Hill
Is parking a problem for a survey in Peaks Hill?
It depends on the street. If Peaks Hill has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
I let a flat near Purley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Peaks Hill in your area?
Yes. Peaks Hill is part of the area we cover.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
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Why act early in Peaks Hill
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. In Peaks Hill, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: 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.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available