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Roof Survey in Slade Green
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- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Slade Green
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Slade Green, 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 yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Slade Green (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Any roof job in Slade Green means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Slade Green: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Slade Green?
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. 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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slade Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much does a roof survey cost in Slade Green?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is Slade Green in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Slade Green.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Slade Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Towns and villages near Slade Green
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Roof surveys in Slade Green: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Hall Place and Gardens about 2.1 miles south-west, Slade Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Slade Green station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broadway Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Trees in and around Braeburn Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Slade Green is about 1 mile south-east of Erith, in Greater London. Bookings from Slade Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Slade Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the DA8, DA1 and DA7 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane. We also cover the places around Slade Green: North End (1 mile west), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Around Slade Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Braeburn Park, Railway Tavern and Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Slade Green itself: Slade Green station. Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west) and Erith Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
Useful tips for Slade Green property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Slade Green, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Slade Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.