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Landlord roof survey in Lee, Greater London
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Lee? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Lee and across Greater London.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lee
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. 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. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at mortar falling from ridges and verges and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Lee, as across London, that is why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lee (SE12, SE13, SE3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Lee
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you look after a building such as Brindishe Lee School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Surveys in Lee can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Towns and villages near Lee
What else we do in Lee
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lee
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. 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. With Eltham Palace about 1.7 miles east, Lee sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For businesses in and around places like Lewisham Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Lee station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Greenwich, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lee can all book landlord roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across SE12, SE13 and SE3 for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Old Road, Manor Lane and Mallet Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hither Green (1 mile west), Horn Park (1 mile south-east), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile west) and Blackheath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lee
In Lee, that means homes and buildings near Manor House Gardens, Trinity Church of England School and International Academy of Greenwich, among other places. Lee has its own railway station: Lee station. Other landmarks nearby include Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Lee questions
How do I find out if my home in Lee is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
I let a flat near Lee station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.