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Landlord Roof Survey in East Sheen
Landlord roof surveys in East Sheen and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Common questions in East Sheen
Is my home in East Sheen listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in East Sheen?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How a landlord roof survey works in East Sheen
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you are worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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. Homes in East Sheen are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in East Sheen
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Take a building like Thomson House School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Any roof job in East Sheen means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Towns and villages near East Sheen
What else we do in East Sheen
Prices for landlord roof surveys in East Sheen
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in East Sheen, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in East Sheen, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord roof surveys in East Sheen: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 1.3 miles north lies Chiswick House, a reminder of how long the area around East Sheen has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Shop and office owners around Putney Exchange may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in East Sheen, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. London is in our area too.
Surveys in SW14, SW13 and SW15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road. Other places close to East Sheen include Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Near you in East Sheen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hare and Hounds pub, Palewell Park and Ibstock Place School, among other places. There is a railway station in East Sheen itself: Mortlake station. Nearby you’ll also find Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east) and Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near East Sheen include Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. 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.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.