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Landlord Roof Survey in Herne Hill
Independent landlord roof surveys in Herne Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Herne Hill
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you are worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and missing or loose roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Herne Hill (SE22, SW2, SE24)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Herne Hill
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 1.7 miles south lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Herne Hill 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.
Living close to Belair Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to North Dulwich station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you run a business near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Herne Hill is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Herne Hill and the rest of Greater London. Herne Hill is one of the places in Greater London where we work.
Landlord roof surveys in SE22, SW2 and SE24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Jelf Road, Dewey Lane and Talma Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Herne Hill sits on or near the A204 and A2214, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Herne Hill, we cover Dulwich Village (1 mile south-east), East Dulwich (1 mile north-east), Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Denmark Hill (1 mile north) and Camberwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
What’s near Herne Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Charter School, Half Moon pub and Belair Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Herne Hill itself: North Dulwich station. Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and House of Dreams Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In Herne Hill, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Herne Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near North Dulwich station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Herne Hill?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Tell tenants when we are coming
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
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.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.