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Rotherhithe Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Rotherhithe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
About our landlord roof survey in Rotherhithe
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Rotherhithe and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are ceiling stains reported by tenants and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
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 Rotherhithe as anywhere. 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 don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Rotherhithe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rotherhithe?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Rotherhithe?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I book a survey in Rotherhithe?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do you work in Rotherhithe?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Rotherhithe.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In Rotherhithe, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- 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 safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Rotherhithe
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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Rotherhithe
The wider area around Rotherhithe has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 2.1 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. 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 frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Russia Dock Woodland shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Rotherhithe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Greater London, we cover Rotherhithe.
We survey roofs across the SE16, SE8 and E1W postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road. Rotherhithe sits on or near the A200. Other places close to Rotherhithe include Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Rotherhithe
Around Rotherhithe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship York pub, Bacon's College and Russia Dock Woodland and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Rotherhithe itself: Canada Water station. Nearby you will also find St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Rotherhithe
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For landlords with property near Canada Water station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.