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Roof survey in Ruxley, Greater London
Roof surveys in Ruxley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep the report with your property records
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
About our roof survey in Ruxley
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Ruxley with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ruxley (DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ruxley
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In Ruxley, 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. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Ruxley
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys around Ruxley
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Ruxley is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hope Community School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Albany Park station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.6 miles north-east, show how far back building around Ruxley goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Ruxley is about 2 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. In Ruxley, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the DA14 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Ruxley: Upper Ruxley (1 mile south-east), Foots Cray (1 mile west), Hockenden (1 mile south-east), North Cray (1 mile north) and Stonehill Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ruxley
Around Ruxley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kemnal Technology College, Foots Cray Meadows and Walsingham School. The nearest railway station is Albany Park station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Eynsford Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ruxley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Ruxley, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Your questions about roof surveys in Ruxley
How do I find out if my home in Ruxley 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 there drone restrictions around Ruxley?
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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
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.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.