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Landlord roof survey in Shirley, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in Shirley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shirley
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shirley. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and letting agents in Shirley book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How a landlord roof survey works in Shirley
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you are worried about missing or loose roof coverings and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 Shirley has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Shirley: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Shirley?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
I let a flat near Elmers End station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Shirley?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. 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 alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Shirley homes and their roofs
The wider area around Shirley has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 1.7 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Elmers End station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around Ashburton Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Shop and office owners around St George's Walk may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Shirley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Shirley is one of the places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CR0, SE25 and CR9. Local streets include Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road, all of which we cover. Shirley is on the A232, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Shirley, we cover Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
What’s near Shirley
In Shirley, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers pub, Ashburton Park and Orchard Way Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north. A little further out are Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north) and St George's Walk (2 miles west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London area like Shirley, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.