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Richmond upon Thames Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Richmond upon Thames? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Richmond upon Thames and across Greater London.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Richmond upon Thames
We survey let and shared roofs in Richmond upon Thames and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a report with photos. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and people most often book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
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. For a house in Richmond upon Thames with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why it is worth a survey now in Richmond upon Thames
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 check the roof, not just the symptoms. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Richmond upon Thames
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Richmond upon Thames: your questions answered
I let a flat near Richmond station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Richmond upon Thames?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Richmond upon Thames?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Landlord roof surveys in Richmond upon Thames: local notes
About 1.3 miles south lies Pembroke Lodge, a reminder of how long the area around Richmond upon Thames has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Marshgate Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Richmond are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Richmond station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Richmond upon Thames can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square or anywhere close by, we can help. With the B321 and B322 close by, Richmond upon Thames is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Richmond upon Thames
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pesthouse Common, The White Horse Richmond pub and Kneller Hall Junior School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Richmond upon Thames itself: Richmond station. Nearby you’ll also find Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Treaty Centre (3 miles west). For a walk, there is Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.