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Landlord roof survey in Ladywell, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Ladywell, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Ladywell
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed chimney stacks in poor repair and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Ladywell has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Ladywell (SE13, SE6, SE4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Ladywell runs like any other.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Ladywell, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
When to book a survey in Ladywell
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Homes near green spaces such as Ladywell Fields can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
Ladywell questions
How do I find out if my home in Ladywell is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ladywell station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Landlord roof surveys around Ladywell
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Ladywell has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 2 miles north. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ladywell is about 1 mile south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Ladywell and the rest of Greater London. Ladywell is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Landlord roof surveys in SE13, SE6 and SE4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Veda Road, Roxley Road and Honley Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Lewisham (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile west), Hither Green (1 mile east), Brockley (1 mile west) and Catford (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ladywell
In Ladywell, that means homes and buildings near The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Ladywell Fields. There’s a railway station in Ladywell itself: Ladywell station. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (1.8 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Knight's Hill.
Places near Ladywell
What else we do in Ladywell
Why act early in Ladywell
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.