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Landlord Roof Survey in New Charlton
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in New Charlton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
What happens on the day
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. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London area like New Charlton, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord roof survey in New Charlton: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in New Charlton with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in New Charlton
Queen's House, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Charlton. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. If your home in New Charlton is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Royal Greenwich Trust School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you run a business near Gallions Reach Shopping Park, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. Wherever you are in New Charlton, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
All of SE7, SE18 and E16 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside New Charlton, we cover Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near New Charlton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thames Barrier Park, Thorntree Primary School and The Victoria pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in New Charlton itself: Charlton station. A little further out are Charlton Athletic Museum (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Gilbert's Pit.
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Useful tips for New Charlton property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Tell tenants when we are coming
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.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
New Charlton: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in New Charlton?
Sometimes, yes. If New Charlton has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Can a landlord with a rental near Charlton station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
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 South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What we are asked to look at in New Charlton
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Look out for signs like these:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlords with a home close to Charlton station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey