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Roof survey in South Croydon, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for South Croydon, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in South Croydon: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: 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 leaning or weathered chimney stacks and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- South Croydon (CR2, CR8, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it 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 an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in South Croydon we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Prices for roof surveys in South Croydon
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
To get a price for roof surveys in South Croydon, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Local roofs in South Croydon
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in South Croydon 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a business near St George's Walk, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For landlords with property near Sanderstead station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
South Croydon is about 1 mile south of Croydon, in Greater London. In South Croydon, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes South Croydon and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across CR2, CR8 and CR0 for roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Edgar Road, Bynes Road and Grange Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Croydon (1 mile north), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-east), Riddlesdown (2 miles south) and Selsdon (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Landmarks near South Croydon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Purley Arms, Harris Academy Purley and Duppas Hill and the streets around them. South Croydon has its own railway station: Sanderstead station. Other landmarks nearby include Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1 mile west). Open spaces near South Croydon include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
FAQs for South Croydon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sanderstead station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in South Croydon?
Sometimes, yes. If South Croydon has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Croydon
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Common roof problems in South Croydon
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Augustine, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?