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Roof survey in Pratt's Bottom, Greater London
Roof surveys in Pratt's Bottom, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
Questions from Pratt's Bottom
Can a landlord with a rental near Knockholt station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Are there drone restrictions around Pratt's Bottom?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and 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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pratt's Bottom
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. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it.
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 Pratt's Bottom has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Pratt's Bottom
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Pratt's Bottom
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Roof by roof
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.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Roof surveys around Pratt's Bottom
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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live near a park such as Hewitt's Chalk Bank, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. With Down House about 2.7 miles west, the area around Pratt's Bottom has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Landlords with a home close to Knockholt station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Surveys in Pratt's Bottom work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of BR6 and TN14 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close. Other places close to Pratt's Bottom include Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Pratt's Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hewitt's Chalk Bank and Green Street Green Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Pratt's Bottom include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Pratt's Bottom runs like any other.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.