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Landlord roof survey in Eastfields, Greater London
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Eastfields. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Eastfields
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We’re frequently asked to look into failed flashings at walls and chimneys and chimney stacks in poor repair, across blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Eastfields has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Eastfields (CR4, SW16, SW17)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Eastfields homes and their roofs
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. 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. The wider area around Eastfields has a long history of building, with Southside House about 3.4 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you run a business near Centrale Croydon, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you let a flat or house near Mitcham Eastfields station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like St Mark's Church of England Academy: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Eastfields is about 3 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We visit Eastfields as part of our work across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
We work across CR4, SW16 and SW17 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bond Road, Hill Road and York Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Mitcham (1 mile south), Hackbridge (1 mile south), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Furzedown (1 mile north) and Merton Abbey (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Eastfields
Around Eastfields, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Lion of Mortimer pub, Figge's Marsh and Furzedown Secondary School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Eastfields itself: Mitcham Eastfields station. Other landmarks nearby include Centrale Croydon (3.1 miles south-east) and Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Henman Hill and Oakleigh Way.
Common questions in Eastfields
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Eastfields?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Eastfields is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Eastfields, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- 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 photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Eastfields
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
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Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.