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Landlord Roof Survey in South Bank
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in South Bank. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What affects the price in South Bank
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord roof survey in South Bank
We survey let and shared roofs in South Bank and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
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. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys in South Bank: local notes
Historic houses such as Benjamin Franklin House, about 0.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around South Bank goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in South Bank is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Trees in and around Jubilee Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of London Waterloo station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. In South Bank, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes South Bank.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SE1, WC2E and WC2N. That includes homes and businesses on York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road. South Bank is on the A301 and A302, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near South Bank
We work in homes and buildings around Jubilee Gardens, The Hole In The Wall pub and The BFI Reuben Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile east) and London Nautical School (less than half a mile north-east). South Bank has its own railway station: London Waterloo station. Well-known places in the area include Florence Nightingale Museum (within half a mile south) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Why act early in South Bank
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. In South Bank, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in South Bank
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Places near South Bank
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in South Bank can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in South Bank
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Bank?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near London Waterloo station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in South Bank?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is South Bank in your area?
Yes. South Bank is part of the area we cover.
What we are asked to look at in South Bank
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Shop and office owners around Gabriel's Wharf may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top