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Landlord roof survey in Broad Green, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in Broad Green and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Broad Green?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
Living close to Waddon Ponds is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
About our landlord roof survey in Broad Green
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We are often asked to look into ponding or splits on flat roofs and worn ridges, hips and verges, on converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Broad Green with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Broad Green (CR0, CR7, CR90)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Broad Green homes and their roofs
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Broad Green has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 3.2 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Saviour, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near West Croydon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Broad Green is about 6 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. Broad Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Broad Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
All of CR0, CR7 and CR90 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include York Road, Nova Road and Lion Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Broad Green include Old Town (1 mile south), Beddington (2 miles south-west), Waddon (2 miles south), Bandonhill (2 miles south-west) and Wallington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Broad Green
In Broad Green, that means homes and buildings near Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, The Half Moon pub and Waddon Ponds. Broad Green’s nearest station is West Croydon station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Centrale Croydon (0.8 miles south) and Croydon University Hospital (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Broad Green includes Duppas Hill and Biggin Wood.
Why it is worth a survey now in Broad Green
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Broad Green
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Questions from Broad Green
How do I find out if my home in Broad Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near West Croydon station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you work in Broad Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Broad Green included.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like Broad Green, 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 everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broad Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats