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Landlord roof survey in Brompton, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys around Brompton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brompton
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted 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. If your home in Brompton has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Brompton (SW3, SW7, SW1X)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Local roofs in Brompton
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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Carlyle's House, about 0.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brompton. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hellenic College of London, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live near a park such as Burton’s Court, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Church of St Simon Zelotes: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Brompton is about 1 mile south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brompton can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Brompton.
Landlord roof surveys in SW3, SW7 and SW1X are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on West Road, Hans Road and Eaton Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Brompton include the A315 and A3212, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Brompton, we cover Chelsea (1 mile south), Belgravia (1 mile north-east), South Kensington (1 mile south-west), Victoria (1 mile east) and Little Chelsea (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles north-east), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brompton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Thomas More RC Language College, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Natural History Museum Library and Archives, among other places. Nearby too are Shuckburgh Arms (within half a mile south-west) and Burton’s Court (0.5 miles south). The closest station to Brompton is London Victoria station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (3 miles east) and Berkshire & Westminster Dragoons Museum (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Brompton includes Greville Place nature reserve and Serpentine.
Nearby places to Brompton
Other services in Brompton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Common questions in Brompton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brompton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Brompton?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is Brompton in your area?
Yes. We cover Brompton and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.