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Landlord roof survey in Forest Hill, Greater London
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Forest Hill? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Forest Hill and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How a landlord roof survey works in Forest Hill
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We’re often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, on rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Forest Hill (SE23, SE22, SE26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a visit in Forest Hill, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will 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 photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Forest Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Honor Oak Park station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Forest Hill?
It depends on the street. If Forest Hill has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Forest Hill homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Kingswood House, about 1.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Forest Hill goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Fairlawn Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lewisham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Homes near green spaces such as Peckham Rye can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Forest Hill is about 2 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in Forest Hill, we can come and survey your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Forest Hill.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SE23, SE22 and SE26. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Ewart Road, London Road and Rojack Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Forest Hill: Honor Oak (1 mile north), Perry Vale (1 mile south-east), Brockley (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile north-east) and Dulwich (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Near you in Forest Hill
In Forest Hill, that means homes and buildings near Allenby Tutorial Trust, Capitol Cinema pub and Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich. The closest station to Forest Hill is Honor Oak Park station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Hill include One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
Also near Forest Hill
What else we do in Forest Hill
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Any roof job in Forest Hill means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
For a price for your roof in Forest Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What affects the price in Forest Hill
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.