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Roof survey in South Street, Greater London
Roof surveys in South Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
FAQs for South Street
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Street?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Biggin Hill Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxted station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How much does a roof survey cost in South Street?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Roof survey in South Street
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In South 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- South Street (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in South Street?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for South Street, along with any off-street space.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Street
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. South Street is about 3 miles from Biggin Hill Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Charles Darwin School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
South Street is about 4 miles north-east of Oxted, in Greater London. We survey roofs in South Street and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes South Street. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in TN16 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around South Street: Tatsfield (1 mile west), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Titsey (2 miles south-west), Westerham (2 miles south-east) and Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (15 miles north-west) and New Cross (13 miles north).
Near you in South Street
The closest station to South Street is Oxted station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3.2 miles south). Not far away are West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Street
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Prices for roof surveys in South Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Street
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. In South Street, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in South Street 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 help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.