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Landlord roof survey in Norbiton, Greater London
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Norbiton.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Norbiton
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically 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 photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Norbiton (KT2, KT1, KT3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Norbiton homes and their roofs
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 2.2 miles north lies Pembroke Lodge, a reminder of how long the area around Norbiton has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Paul's CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Norbiton is about 3 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Norbiton. Norbiton is one of the places in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in KT2, KT1 and KT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on New Road, York Road and Orme Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Norbiton: Kingston upon Thames (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile north-east), New Malden (1 mile south-east), Motspur Park (1 mile east) and Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Norbiton
Around Norbiton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kingston Grammar School, Tiffin School and The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Norbiton itself: Norbiton station. A little further out are Kingston Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Bentall Centre (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
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How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Norbiton runs like any other.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Norbiton: your questions answered
Is my home in Norbiton listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Norbiton station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
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.
When to book a survey in Norbiton
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Homes near green spaces such as Canbury Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.