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Roof Survey in Petts Wood
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Petts Wood. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a visit in Petts Wood, 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. We then look at what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at 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.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Petts Wood, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof survey in Petts Wood
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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. If your home in Petts Wood has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Petts Wood (BR5, BR6, BR2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a roof survey looks like in Petts Wood
About 2.6 miles north-west lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Petts Wood has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Trees in and around Jubilee Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Petts Wood station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Petts Wood is about 1 mile west of Orpington, in Greater London. We cover Petts Wood and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in BR5, BR6 and BR2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Tent Peg Lane, Ryecroft Road and Beaumont Road. We also cover Crofton (1 mile south), Broom Hill (1 mile south-east), Southborough (1 mile west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-west) and Bromley Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Around Petts Wood
Around Petts Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jubilee Country Park, Bromley High School and Daylight Inn, among other places. Petts Wood has its own railway station: Petts Wood station. Well-known places in the area include Bridgeways Day Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Petts Wood: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Petts Wood?
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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I find out if my home in Petts Wood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Nearby places to Petts Wood
What else we do in Petts Wood
Landlords, agents and block managers in Petts Wood
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Signs you need a roof survey in Petts Wood
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Take an older house close to St Francis Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see