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Roof survey in Sundridge, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Sundridge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
How a roof survey works in Sundridge
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and cracked mortar along the ridge.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Sundridge has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Sundridge (BR1, BR7, BR2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys around Sundridge
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Bromley Palace, about 0.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Sundridge goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church like St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Sundridge is about 1 mile north-east of Bromley, in Greater London. We visit Sundridge as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Sundridge is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in BR1, BR7 and BR2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Hawes Road, North Road and Croft Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Plaistow (1 mile west), Grove Park (1 mile north), Downham (1 mile north-west), Chinbrook (1 mile north) and Elmstead (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Sundridge
In Sundridge, that means homes and buildings near Elmstead Wood, Holy Trinity College Bromley and Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy and the streets around them. Sundridge has its own railway station: Sundridge Park station. Well-known places in the area include Bromley Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Greenwich Castle (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Sundridge include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a visit in Sundridge, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Do you need a roof survey in Sundridge?
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you own a rental within reach of Sundridge Park station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Sundridge questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Sundridge Park station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Sundridge?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.