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Landlord Roof Survey in Mortlake
Landlord roof surveys in Mortlake from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Mortlake: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Mortlake runs like any other.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Useful tips for Mortlake property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Why act early in Mortlake
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
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 will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mortlake
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- A written report with photographs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Mortlake
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Local roofs in Mortlake
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Mortlake is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 1.3 miles north lies Chiswick House, a reminder of how long the area around Mortlake has been built on. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Putney Exchange, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Trees in and around Palewell Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Mortlake station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. We cover Mortlake and the rest of Greater London. Mortlake is one of the places in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SW14, SW13 and SW15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road, all of which we cover. You will find Mortlake on the A3003, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Mortlake, we cover East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Mortlake
In Mortlake, that means homes and buildings near Richmond Park Academy, Hare and Hounds pub and Palewell Park. There’s a railway station in Mortlake itself: Mortlake station. Well-known places in the area include Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east) and Barnes Hospital (within half a mile east). Not far away are Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
FAQs for Mortlake
How do I find out if my home in Mortlake 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.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Mortlake?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.