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Roof survey in Thamesmead, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Thamesmead from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Thamesmead
Our roof surveys cover Thamesmead and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
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 frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Thamesmead, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Thamesmead (SE28, SE2, DA18)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Thamesmead
Are there drone restrictions around Thamesmead?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport covers Thamesmead, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Abbey Wood station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does the visit take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
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How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a visit in Thamesmead, 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 whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Local roofs in Thamesmead
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.4 miles north-west lies Eastbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Thamesmead has been built on. 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.
If you look after a building such as Jubilee Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to Abbey Wood Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Thamesmead is about 2 miles north-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Thamesmead, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Thamesmead. We also survey roofs in London.
All of SE28, SE2 and DA18 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Attlee Road, Aisher Road and Carlyle Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Crossness (1 mile south-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north-east), Barking Riverside (1 mile north-west), Thames View Estate (2 miles north-west) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Thamesmead
We work in homes and buildings around Harris Garrard Academy and Abbey Wood Park. The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood station, roughly 1 mile south. A little further out are Greenwich Borough Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2 miles west). Not far away are Crossness Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.