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Landlord Roof Survey in Sanderstead
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sanderstead. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sanderstead
- Photos and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
About our landlord roof survey in Sanderstead
We survey let and shared roofs in Sanderstead and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. We are often asked to look into blocked gutters over flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Sanderstead has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
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.
Common questions in Sanderstead
I let a flat near Riddlesdown station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sanderstead?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sanderstead
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Sanderstead is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Addington Palace, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Sanderstead goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Riddlesdown station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. Anywhere in Sanderstead, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CR2 and CR8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Sanderstead on the A2022, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Sanderstead include Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Around Sanderstead
Around Sanderstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Selsdon Park Hotel, Littleheath Woods and Riddlesdown Collegiate, among other places. The nearest railway station is Riddlesdown station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sanderstead include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common roof problems in Sanderstead
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near St George's Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover