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Landlord Roof Survey in Maze Hill
Landlord roof surveys in Maze Hill and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
How a landlord roof survey works in Maze Hill
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Maze Hill and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Maze Hill, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Maze Hill (SE10, SE3, E14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Maze Hill
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Maze Hill
Is my home in Maze Hill listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Maze Hill?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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.
Common roof problems in Maze Hill
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Maze Hill, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s 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.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Maze Hill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Maze Hill
With Queen's House about 0.3 miles west, Maze Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. 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 is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as John Roan School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Maze Hill station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Maze Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Maze Hill and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Maze Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
We cover every part of SE10, SE3 and E14 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Webb Road, The Avenue and Hardy Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Greenwich (1 mile south-west), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Maze Hill
In Maze Hill, that means homes and buildings near Wildwood Montessori School, East Greenwich Pleasaunce and Meridian Primary School and the streets around them. Maze Hill has its own railway station: Maze Hill station. Nearby you will also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west) and Greenwich District Hospital (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.