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Landlord Roof Survey in Norwood New Town
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Norwood New Town and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Why it is worth a survey now in Norwood New Town
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Norwood New Town
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Landlord roof survey in Norwood New Town: what you get
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and leaking joints at party walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Norwood New Town as anywhere. 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 does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Norwood New Town (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a visit in Norwood New Town, parking and access are the things to plan: 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 roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Also near Norwood New Town
What else we do in Norwood New Town
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Norwood New Town
With Kingswood House about 0.8 miles north-east, Norwood New Town sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Gipsy Hill station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Rockmount Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Norwood New Town is about 4 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Norwood New Town for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Norwood New Town is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
All of SE19, SE27 and SE21 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Dover Road, Moore Road and Gipsy Road. With the A214 close by, Norwood New Town is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Upper Norwood (1 mile east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-east), West Norwood (1 mile north), Crystal Palace (1 mile east) and West Dulwich (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
What’s near Norwood New Town
Around Norwood New Town, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hillcrest, Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School and The Sparrowhawk pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Norwood New Town is Gipsy Hill station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Whitgift Centre (3.1 miles south) and Crystal Palace Museum (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Battersea Park Lake and Dulwich Upper Wood.
Norwood New Town questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Norwood New Town?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
How do I find out if my home in Norwood New Town is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Norwood New Town?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Shop and office owners around Whitgift Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
Surveys for landlords and agents in Norwood New Town
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.