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Roof survey in Purley, Greater London
Roof surveys in Purley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Purley
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
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 Purley are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Purley
Historic houses such as Addington Palace, about 3.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Purley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley): large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to St Swithun's: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. In Purley, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Purley. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across CR8, CR2 and CR5 for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road. You’ll find Purley on the A2022, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Purley include Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
What’s near Purley
Around Purley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Farmers pub, Laleham Lea School and Thomas More Catholic School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Purley itself: Purley station. Well-known places in the area include Purley War Memorial Hospital (under half a mile north-east) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
Prices for roof surveys in Purley
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Purley
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What a roof survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Purley
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we are asked to look at in Purley
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you live near a park such as Dollypers Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
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How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like Purley, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint 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.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Purley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Purley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are there drone restrictions around Purley?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Purley?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.