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Roof survey in Woodside, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Woodside, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Signs you need a roof survey in Woodside
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 away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like St Thomas Becket 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
Roof survey in Woodside: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Woodside as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Woodside (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a London area like Woodside, the main things to sort out are parking and access: 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 the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Woodside
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Woodside. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the price in Woodside
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Woodside
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Addington Palace, about 2.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Woodside goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Norwood Junction station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you run a business near Whitgift Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Woodside is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. Bookings from Woodside are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Woodside. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of CR0, SE25 and CR9 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue. We also cover the places around Woodside: Ashburton (1 mile south), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Around Woodside
In Woodside, that means homes and buildings near The Beehive pub, Oasis Academy Shirley Park and Ashburton Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Norwood Junction station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitgift Centre (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Woodside include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Questions from Woodside
Is parking a problem for a survey in Woodside?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
I let a flat near Norwood Junction station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.