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Sanderstead Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Sanderstead.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked. We note any lean or loose pots.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Roof survey in Sanderstead
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and torn or sagging underlay.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Sanderstead as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Useful tips for Sanderstead property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Prices for roof surveys in Sanderstead
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys around Sanderstead
With Addington Palace about 2.3 miles north-east, Sanderstead sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Living close to Littleheath Woods is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Landlords with a home close to Riddlesdown station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Gresham Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Sanderstead, we can survey the roof. Our Greater London coverage includes Sanderstead. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in CR2 and CR8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue and the roads around them. Main roads around Sanderstead include the A2022. We also cover Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Near you in Sanderstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Selsdon Park Hotel, Littleheath Woods and Riddlesdown Collegiate and the streets around them. Sanderstead’s nearest station is Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west. A little further out are Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually 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 often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Sanderstead runs like any other.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Sanderstead questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Sanderstead?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is my home in Sanderstead listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When will the report arrive?
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.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
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.
Why book us in Sanderstead
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week