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Well Hill Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Well Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
How a roof survey works in Well Hill
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and cracked mortar along the ridge, across natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Well Hill (BR6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Well Hill
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you live near a park like Hewitt's Chalk Bank, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
Roof surveys around Well Hill
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chelsfield Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Lullingstone Castle lies about 2 miles east, so building around Well Hill goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Well Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. We cover Well Hill and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Greater London, we cover Well Hill. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across BR6 for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Well Hill, Pump Lane and Firmingers Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Well Hill, we cover Maypole (1 mile west), Bopeep (1 mile south-west), Chelsfield (1 mile west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Well Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Harris Academy Orpington, Hewitt's Chalk Bank and The Rock And Fountain Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Knockholt station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (2 miles east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren.
What affects the price in Well Hill
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Questions from Well Hill
Is parking a problem for a survey in Well Hill?
Sometimes, yes. If Well Hill has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can a landlord with a rental near Knockholt station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, 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.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Well Hill. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters 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 Well Hill, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- 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
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Well Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.