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Landlord Roof Survey in Croydon
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Croydon, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
How a landlord roof survey works in Croydon
The lease typically 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. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are mortar falling from ridges and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Croydon are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Croydon (CR0, CR2, CR9, CR8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Croydon
About 2.5 miles east lies Addington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Croydon has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Heathfield Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of South Croydon station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew's, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Croydon is about 9 miles south of London, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Croydon can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in CR0, CR2, CR9 and CR8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like High Street, Church Road and Ruskin Square, and we cover them all. You’ll find Croydon on the A235 and B243, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Croydon include South Croydon (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile east), Addiscombe (2 miles north-east), Ashburton (2 miles north-east) and Woodside (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
What’s near Croydon
In Croydon, that means homes and buildings near Cambridge Tutors College, Rutherford School and Keg & Grill pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Croydon itself: South Croydon station. A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Surveys in Croydon can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What else we do in Croydon
Why act early in Croydon
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Croydon
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Questions from Croydon
How do I find out if my home in Croydon is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Croydon?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.