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Roof survey in Southborough, Greater London
Roof surveys in Southborough, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Southborough runs like any other.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Southborough, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
About our roof survey in Southborough
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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 often give out first and let slates slip. In Southborough, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Southborough (BR2, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Southborough: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Bromley Palace about 1.4 miles north-west, Southborough sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces such as Jubilee Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Bickley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Southborough is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Southborough is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Southborough and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of BR2 and BR1 for roof surveys. We cover properties on Pope Road, Crown Lane and Union Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Southborough, we cover Bromley Common (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile east), Locksbottom (2 miles south-east), Shortlands (2 miles west) and Crofton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Around Southborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishop Justus CofE School, Jubilee Country Park and The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bickley station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (0.9 miles south-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (within half a mile south). The countryside around Southborough includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a roof survey in Southborough
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
For an older house near a landmark like St Augustine's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Southborough questions
Is drone flying allowed in Southborough?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Southborough is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How do I book a survey in Southborough?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
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.