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Landlord roof survey in Morden, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in Morden and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
About our landlord roof survey in Morden
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Morden, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Morden (SM4, SM3, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In Morden, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Morden
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Morden
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords and letting agents in Morden book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give residents notice before a survey
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
FAQs for Morden
Is parking a problem for a survey in Morden?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Can a landlord with a rental near St Helier station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Landlord roof surveys around Morden
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Southside House, about 1.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Morden goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Morden Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like St Lawrence Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Morden is about 2 miles south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. If you are in Morden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of SM4, SM3 and SW20 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Epsom Road and Holne Chase and the roads around them. Main roads around Morden include the B279. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Lower Morden (1 mile south-west), Sutton Common (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (2 miles south), Worcester Park (2 miles south-west) and Stoneleigh (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Around Morden
In Morden, that means homes and buildings near Lord Nelson pub, Glenthorne High School and Cannon Hill Common, among other places. There is a railway station in Morden itself: St Helier station. Other landmarks nearby include St. Anthony's Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Morden include Henman Hill and Morden Park (park).
Common roof problems in Morden
Roofs on let and shared buildings often 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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Parking in Morden, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs