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Landlord Roof Survey in East Wickham
Landlord roof surveys in East Wickham and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in East Wickham we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How a landlord roof survey works in East Wickham
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in East Wickham are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- East Wickham (DA16, SE18, SE2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
East Wickham questions
How do I find out if my home in East Wickham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is parking a problem for a survey in East Wickham?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Wickham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Nearby places to East Wickham
What else we do in East Wickham
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in East Wickham
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Living close to Shoulder of Mutton Green is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Prices for landlord roof surveys in East Wickham
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys in East Wickham: local notes
With Danson House about 1.3 miles south-east, East Wickham sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in East Wickham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like East Wickham Primary Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
East Wickham is about 1 mile north-west of Welling, in Greater London. Roofs in East Wickham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. East Wickham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the DA16, SE18 and SE2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Keats Road, Darwin Road and Edison Road. Other places close to East Wickham include Falconwood (1 mile south), Shooter's Hill (1 mile west), Blackfen (1 mile south), Plumstead (1 mile north-west) and Avery Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Around East Wickham
We work in homes and buildings around Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, Welling School and Shoulder of Mutton Green. There’s a railway station in East Wickham itself: Welling station. Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (4.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Tarn and Summer Hill.