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Roof Survey in Single Street
Roof surveys around Single Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof survey in Single Street
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and worn or blocked valleys, on the roof space, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Single Street, as across London, that is why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Single Street (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
What a roof survey looks like in Single Street
Single Street is about 2 miles from Biggin Hill Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Down House, about 1 mile north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Single Street. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Parking in Single Street, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Single Street is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Single Street, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Single Street. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN16. You’ll find streets such as Berry's Hill and Single Street, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Single Street: Berry's Green (1 mile south), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Cudham (1 mile east), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (14 miles north).
Around Single Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Charles Darwin School and The Old Jail Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chelsfield station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal University Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
When to book a survey in Single Street
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Chelsfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
Common questions in Single Street
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Single Street?
It depends on the street. If Single Street has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chelsfield station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What does a roof survey include?
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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
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What else we do in Single Street
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
Why it’s worth a survey now in Single Street
Without a survey, you’re 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. Any roof job in Single Street means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.