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Colliers Wood Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Colliers Wood and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
Useful tips for Colliers Wood property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Arrange flat access in advance
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Landlord roof survey in Colliers Wood
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We are often asked to look into ponding or splits on flat roofs and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Colliers Wood, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important 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 photograph where possible.
- Place
- Colliers Wood (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Colliers Wood
The wider area around Colliers Wood has a long history of building, with Southside House about 2.8 miles west. 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. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Trees in and around Figge's Marsh shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Colliers Wood is about 5 miles south of Brompton, in Greater London. Whether the building in Colliers Wood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Colliers Wood is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of SW17, SW19 and CR4 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Acre Road, Boyd Road and Park Road. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Tooting (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile north), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-west), Furzedown (1 mile north-east) and Eastfields (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Colliers Wood
Around Colliers Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Figge's Marsh, Ensham School and The Royal Standard pub. Colliers Wood has its own railway station: Tooting station. Other landmarks nearby include Grove Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Henman Hill and Myrna Close.
When to book a survey in Colliers Wood
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you run a business near Southside Wandsworth, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlords, agents and block managers in Colliers Wood
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Colliers Wood
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Colliers Wood?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
I let a flat near Tooting station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. 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.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Colliers Wood?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Colliers Wood
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.