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Flat Roof Survey in Tulse Hill
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Tulse Hill, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How a flat roof survey works in Tulse Hill
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are outlets choked with leaves and silt and splits, cracks and crazing.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in Tulse Hill, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Tulse Hill (SW2, SE24, SE27)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Surveys in Tulse Hill can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What else we do in Tulse Hill
Flat and commercial roofs around Tulse Hill
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Tulse Hill is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Kingswood House, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tulse Hill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Tulse Hill station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Tulse Hill is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Tulse Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Streatham, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Tulse Hill and the rest of Greater London. Tulse Hill is one of the places in Greater London where we work for flat roof surveys.
We work across the SW2, SE24 and SE27 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ostade Road, Medora Road and Palace Road. Tulse Hill is on the A204, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Tulse Hill: Streatham Hill (1 mile south-west), Brixton (1 mile north-west), Clapham Park (1 mile north-west), Hyde farm estate (1 mile west) and Streatham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Near you in Tulse Hill
Around Tulse Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fenstanton Primary School, The Commercial pub and Tulse Hill School. Tulse Hill has its own railway station: Tulse Hill station. Nearby you’ll also find Clockworks Museum (0.9 miles south) and Southside Wandsworth (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Tulse Hill includes Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
What we are asked to look at in Tulse Hill
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Southside Wandsworth, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Tulse Hill: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Tulse Hill?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How do I find out if my home in Tulse Hill is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you look in the roof space?
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 can’t be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Tulse Hill?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Tulse Hill
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Tulse Hill property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.