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Landlord roof survey in Shirley Oaks, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Shirley Oaks, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Shirley Oaks: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Shirley Oaks as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Surveys in Shirley Oaks can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shirley Oaks
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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 with less disruption.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Shirley Oaks
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For businesses in and around places like St George's Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shirley Oaks
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Questions from Shirley Oaks
How do I find out if my home in Shirley Oaks is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Elmers End station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I book a survey in Shirley Oaks?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Places near Shirley Oaks
More services for Shirley Oaks
Local roofs in Shirley Oaks
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Addington Palace about 1.8 miles south-east, Shirley Oaks sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Elmers End station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Shirley Methodist Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. In Shirley Oaks, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Shirley Oaks is one of the places in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CR0, SE25 and CR9. Whether your property is on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A232 close by, Shirley Oaks is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
What’s near Shirley Oaks
We work in homes and buildings around St. John's Church of England Primary School, Ashburton Park and The Cricketers pub. The nearest railway station is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Shirley Oaks includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.