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Landlord Roof Survey in Ivybridge
Need a landlord roof survey in Ivybridge? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ivybridge
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Richmond House, about 1.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ivybridge. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park such as Inwood Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you run a business near Treaty Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Ivybridge is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book.
Ivybridge is about 1 mile south-east of Hounslow, in Greater London. Whether the building in Ivybridge is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Ivybridge is one of the places in Greater London we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TW7, TW1 and TW2. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Hall Road, Rugby Road and Mogden Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hounslow (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile north), Twickenham (1 mile south), Isleworth (1 mile north-east) and St Margarets (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ivybridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Richmond upon Thames School, Inwood Park and Duke of Cambridge pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Twickenham station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include South Middlesex Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Treaty Centre (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Richmond Hill and Garden Lake.
Landlord roof survey in Ivybridge: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Ivybridge and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a report with photos. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
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. For a house in Ivybridge with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Ivybridge (TW7, TW1, TW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. 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 often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ivybridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ivybridge?
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 Ivybridge?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Nearby places to Ivybridge
Also in Ivybridge
How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ivybridge, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Why act early in Ivybridge
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. 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.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ivybridge
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Ivybridge moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.