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Landlord Roof Survey in Dulwich Village
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Dulwich Village. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Dulwich Village
We survey let and shared roofs in Dulwich Village and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey converted houses, rented houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and damaged pots and flaunching.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Dulwich Village with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Dulwich Village (SE22, SE21, SE24)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Dulwich Village
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In Dulwich Village, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dulwich Village
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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Common questions in Dulwich Village
How do I find out if my home in Dulwich Village is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Dulwich Village?
Sometimes, yes. If Dulwich Village has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we will say so.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Dulwich Village?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Common reasons to book include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Trees in and around Dulwich Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dulwich Village
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords and letting agents in Dulwich Village book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. 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.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlord roof surveys around Dulwich Village
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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 1.3 miles south lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Dulwich Village has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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 landlords with property near North Dulwich station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Barnabas' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Dulwich Village is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. Anywhere in Dulwich Village, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
We work across SE22, SE21 and SE24 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Court Lane, Druce Road and Turney Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Dulwich Village include the A2216. If you’re just outside Dulwich Village, we cover Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), East Dulwich (1 mile north), West Dulwich (1 mile south) and Denmark Hill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Around Dulwich Village
Around Dulwich Village, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Alleyn's School, The Crown and Greyhound pub and The Charter School. Dulwich Village has its own railway station: North Dulwich station. Well-known places in the area include Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.