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Landlord roof survey in Blackheath, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Blackheath. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in Blackheath: what you get
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and worn ridges, hips and verges, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Blackheath with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Blackheath (SE3, SE13, SE10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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 beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Nearby places to Blackheath
What else we do in Blackheath
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Blackheath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blackheath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Blackheath station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In Blackheath, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Blackheath
The wider area around Blackheath has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 0.9 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building like All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Blackheath station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Blackheath is about 1 mile south-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in Blackheath, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Blackheath and the places around it.
Surveys in SE3, SE13 and SE10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Pond Road, Heath Lane and Wemyss Road. We also cover Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile north), Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Maze Hill (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-west) and Westcombe Park (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Blackheath
Around Blackheath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Princess Of Wales Pub, Blackheath Proprietary School and Manor House Gardens and the streets around them. Blackheath has its own railway station: Blackheath station. Nearby you will also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-west) and Royal Observatory (0.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Blackheath includes Tower Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- File each roof report for future reference
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What affects the price in Blackheath
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.