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Landlord Roof Survey in Greenwich
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Greenwich, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Greenwich
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We are frequently asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and leaks into upper flats, across rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Local roofs in Greenwich
Historic houses like Queen's House, about 0.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Greenwich goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in Greenwich is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Meridian Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Greenwich, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
Every address in SE10, SE3 and SE8 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road and the roads around them. Greenwich is on the A2203 and A2211, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Greenwich include Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Greenwich
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plume of Feathers pub, John Roan School and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, among other places. Nearby too are Island Gardens (0.6 miles north-west) and St. Paul's (1.1 miles west). Greenwich has its own railway station: Maze Hill station. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (within half a mile south-west) and Greenwich District Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Greenwich
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Greenwich
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Maze Hill station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Greenwich runs like any other.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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 photographs.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Greenwich, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Check the loft space can be accessed
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
FAQs for Greenwich
Is my home in Greenwich listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Greenwich?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
How long will you be on site?
It 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.
Do you work in Greenwich?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Greenwich.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.