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Landlord Roof Survey in North Brixton
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in North Brixton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
What a landlord roof survey looks like in North Brixton
The wider area around North Brixton has a long history of building, with Buckingham Palace about 2.3 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church like St Michael's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Gabriel's Wharf, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
North Brixton is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. We survey roofs in North Brixton across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the SW9, SW8 and SE5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Lett Road, Lorn Road and Oak Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find North Brixton on the A203, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to North Brixton include Angell Town (1 mile south), Little Portugal (1 mile west), Stockwell (1 mile south-west), South Lambeth (1 mile north-west) and Kennington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Near you in North Brixton
Around North Brixton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown & Anchor pub, Lambeth Palace Library and Durand Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are Max Roach Park (0.5 miles south) and Platanos College (less than half a mile west). The closest station to North Brixton is Loughborough Junction station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Type Museum (under half a mile west) and St Giles' Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around North Brixton includes Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Landlord roof survey in North Brixton: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in North Brixton and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’re worried about choked outlets and gutters and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- North Brixton (SW9, SW8, SE5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in North Brixton
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Take a building like Van Gogh Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in North Brixton we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- 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 ground level, vantage points, the roof 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 photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in North Brixton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for North Brixton
Is parking a problem for a survey in North Brixton?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in North Brixton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Brixton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Towns and villages near North Brixton
Also in North Brixton
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.