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Landlord roof survey in South Norwood, Greater London
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in South Norwood? We carry out landlord roof surveys in South Norwood and across Greater London.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Norwood
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. We’re often asked to look into chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats, across gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in South Norwood with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- South Norwood (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like South Norwood, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in South Norwood
Can a landlord with a rental near Norwood Junction station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is parking a problem for a survey in South Norwood?
Sometimes, yes. If South Norwood has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Do you work in South Norwood?
Yes. We cover South Norwood and the rest of Greater London. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- File each roof report for future reference
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Norwood
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Kingswood House, about 2.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Norwood. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live near a park such as South Norwood Recreation Ground, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. 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.
South Norwood is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. In South Norwood, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover South Norwood. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in SE25, SE20 and CR0 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find South Norwood on the A213, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around South Norwood: Selhurst (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include 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).
Around South Norwood
Around South Norwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Albion pub, South Norwood Recreation Ground and Harris Academy South Norwood and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in South Norwood itself: Norwood Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Duppas Hill.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in South Norwood
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Norwood and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Why act early in South Norwood
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. 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. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in South Norwood
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks