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Loughborough Junction Landlord Roof Survey

Landlord roof surveys around Loughborough Junction, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.

  • Gutters overflowing onto walls
  • Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
  • Chimney stacks in poor repair

Independent landlord roof surveys in Loughborough Junction

Local roofs in Loughborough Junction

Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Kingswood House, about 2.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Loughborough Junction. 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.

Homes near green spaces such as Max Roach Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For landlords with property near Loughborough Junction station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.

Loughborough Junction is about 1 mile east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Loughborough Junction is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Loughborough Junction is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys.

Every address in SW9, SE5 and SE24 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Minet Road, Heron Road and Lowth Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Loughborough Junction, we cover Angell Town (1 mile north-west), North Brixton (1 mile north-west), Stockwell (1 mile west), Brixton (1 mile south-west) and Little Portugal (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (9 miles north).

What’s near Loughborough Junction

In Loughborough Junction, that means homes and buildings near The Michael Tippett School, Max Roach Park and The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service and the streets around them. Loughborough Junction has its own railway station: Loughborough Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (2.9 miles north) and London General Cab Company Museum (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Loughborough Junction include Battersea Park Lake and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.

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Landlord roof survey in Loughborough Junction

Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ 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. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.

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 Loughborough Junction, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.

The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.

Illustration of three small houses and a block of flats with a checklist on a clipboard above them
Location
Loughborough Junction (SW9, SE5, SE24)
Region
Greater London
Price
From £150 inc. VAT
Report
Emailed report with photos and recommendations
Survey days
Weekdays and weekends
Cover
Professional indemnity and public liability
Call
07833 053749
Page updated
27 October 2026

The survey, step by step

Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Loughborough Junction, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.

  1. First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
  2. You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
  3. The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
  4. Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
  5. The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any parking restrictions on your street
  • Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
  • For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed

Getting a price

Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.

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Common questions in Loughborough Junction

Does a conservation area affect roof work in Loughborough Junction?

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 Loughborough Junction station. Can you check the roof?

Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.

How long have you been surveying roofs?

We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.

Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?

We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.

Do you survey roofs shared between flats?

Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.

Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?

Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.

I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?

Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.

What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys

All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:

  • Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
  • Basic, Standard or Premium
  • Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
  • Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details

Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.

What we need to know

When you call or email, these details help:

  • Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
  • The style of property, from a terrace to a block
  • The address and postcode of the property
  • What’s prompted the survey

We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Why act early in Loughborough Junction

Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Any roof job in Loughborough Junction means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.

Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.

Why book us in Loughborough Junction

  • Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
  • Clear package prices, with VAT included
  • Over 20 years’ experience
  • 98% customer satisfaction

See our cost guide or our case studies.

Do you need a landlord roof survey in Loughborough Junction?

Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.

Look out for signs like these:

  • Mortar falling from ridges and verges
  • Chimney stacks in poor repair
  • Standing water on a flat roof
  • Ceiling stains reported by tenants

Shop and office owners around Gabriel's Wharf may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.

Before you book any roof surveyor

  • What the survey won’t cover
  • Whether you get a written report with photos
  • What happens after the report arrives
  • Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance

What to expect from a roof survey

What you can safely check yourself

After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.

What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.

Tips from our surveys

Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:

  • Tell tenants when we are coming
  • Make leak reporting easy for tenants
  • File each roof report for future reference
  • Keep roof outlets and gutters clear

If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.

Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.

20+ yearsRoof survey experience
5,000+ surveys98% customer satisfaction
Drones and thermal imagingCAA-registered drone operator
Fully insuredProfessional indemnity and public liability
Reports from £150Prices include VAT