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Landlord roof survey in Selhurst, Greater London
Need a landlord roof survey in Selhurst? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Selhurst
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats alike.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Selhurst with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Selhurst (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Selhurst property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Selhurst
About 2.2 miles north lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Selhurst has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. 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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Shop and office owners around Whitgift Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live near a park like South Norwood Recreation Ground, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Selhurst is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. We cover Selhurst and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in SE25, SE20 and CR0 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road, all of which we cover. Selhurst sits on or near the A213, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Selhurst include South Norwood (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Near you in Selhurst
Around Selhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harris Academy South Norwood, South Norwood Recreation Ground and The Albion pub. Selhurst has its own railway station: Norwood Junction station. Nearby you’ll also find Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Selhurst includes Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
What we are asked to look at in Selhurst
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlords with a home close to Norwood Junction station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Questions from Selhurst
Can a landlord with a rental near Norwood Junction station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Selhurst?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
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 every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you cover Selhurst?
Yes. We survey roofs in Selhurst and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.