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Landlord roof survey in South Kensington, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in South Kensington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in South Kensington: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and choked outlets and gutters, across gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented 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. For a house in South Kensington with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- South Kensington (SW3, SW7, SW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Common roof problems in South Kensington
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For businesses in and around places such as Harrods, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
South Kensington questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near West Brompton station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in South Kensington?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in South Kensington, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Kensington
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In South Kensington, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- 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 checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Kensington
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in South Kensington is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Carlyle's House, about 0.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Kensington. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Burton’s Court is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
South Kensington is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in South Kensington, we can come and survey your property. South Kensington is one of the places in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys.
All of SW3, SW7 and SW10 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on King's Road, Fulham Road and Museum Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. South Kensington is on the A3217, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Little Chelsea (1 mile south), Chelsea (1 mile east), Brompton (1 mile north-east), World's End (1 mile south) and Earl's Court (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Near you in South Kensington
We work in homes and buildings around London School of Dramatic Art, Burton’s Court and Anglesea Arms, among other places. Also close by are Natural History Museum Library and Archives (within half a mile north) and Collingham College (0.5 miles west). South Kensington’s nearest station is West Brompton station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Victoria and Albert Museum Spiral (under half a mile north) and Baynard's Castle (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Serpentine and Campden Hill.