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Landlord roof survey in Penge, Greater London
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Penge.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Penge
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and leaking joints at party walls, on converted houses, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Penge as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Penge (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Penge
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Penge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Penge?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Penge West station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Other services in Penge
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys around Penge
With Kingswood House about 1.4 miles north-west, Penge sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Trees in and around Crystal Palace Dinosaurs shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For businesses in and around places such as Whitgift Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Anyone responsible for a site like Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Penge is about 1 mile west of Beckenham, in Greater London. Surveys in Penge work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Penge is one of the places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Landlord roof surveys in SE20, SE19 and SE26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Anerley Station Road and Station Road and the roads around them. With the A234 close by, Penge is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Anerley (1 mile west), Crystal Palace (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile north), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Penge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crystal Palace School, Crooked Billet pub and Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, among other places. Penge has its own railway station: Penge West station. A little further out are St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north) and Crystal Palace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Penge includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London area like Penge, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.