Greater London · London and the South East
Roof survey in Perry Vale, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Perry Vale, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof survey works in Perry Vale
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We’re often asked to look into slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Perry Vale as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Perry Vale (SE23, SE26, SE6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Perry Vale runs like any other.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Perry Vale questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Forest Hill station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Perry Vale?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you work in Perry Vale?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Perry Vale, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Signs you need a roof survey in Perry Vale
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
We are often asked to look at:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
What affects the price in Perry Vale
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Perry Vale
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof surveys around Perry Vale
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Perry Vale has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 1.7 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Living close to Mayow Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Perry Vale is about 3 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. Whether the building in Perry Vale is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
We survey roofs across the SE23, SE26 and SE6 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Como Road, Mayow Road and South Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bell Green (1 mile south-east), Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Bellingham (1 mile east), Southend (1 mile east) and Forest Hill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
What’s near Perry Vale
Around Perry Vale, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mayow Park, Capitol Cinema pub and Forest Hill School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Forest Hill station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dacres Wood and Knight's Hill.