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Landlord Roof Survey in Putney
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Putney. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
How a landlord roof survey works in Putney
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented 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. If your home in Putney has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Putney (SW15, SW19, SW13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Putney
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Putney
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Putney
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Putney moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Local roofs in Putney
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Putney has a long history of building, with Fulham Palace about 0.6 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Putney station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For businesses in and around places like Putney Exchange, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live in an older home near Polish Church of St John the Evangelist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Putney is about 1 mile south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. Putney is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Greater London coverage includes Putney. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SW15, SW19 and SW13. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Putney High Street, Upper Richmond Road and Spencer Walk or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Putney is on the A3 and B306, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Putney include Roehampton (1 mile south-west), Barnes (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile north-east), Mortlake (2 miles west) and Wimbledon Park (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Around Putney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Putney School of Art and Design, Bishops Park and The Railway pub and the streets around them. Putney has its own railway station: Putney station. A little further out are Putney Exchange (less than half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Putney includes Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Putney
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Putney questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Putney station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Putney listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Putney?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.