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St George's Fields Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in St George's Fields, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a landlord roof survey works in St George's Fields
We survey let and shared roofs in St George's Fields and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- St George's Fields (SE1, SE11, SE17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in St George's Fields
Is parking a problem for a survey in St George's Fields?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Can a landlord with a rental near Elephant & Castle 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you work in St George's Fields?
Yes. We cover St George's Fields and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St George's Fields
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a visit in St George's Fields, parking and access are the things to plan: 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 everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Local roofs in St George's Fields
Benjamin Franklin House, about 1.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St George's Fields. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Elephant & Castle station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark like Former Church of St Jude, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Homes near green spaces like Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
St George's Fields is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. Whether the building in St George's Fields is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. St George's Fields is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Surveys in SE1, SE11 and SE17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane, and we cover them all. Main roads around St George's Fields include the A300 and A302. If you’re just outside St George's Fields, we cover Elephant and Castle (1 mile south-east), Newington Butts (1 mile south-east), Vauxhall (1 mile south-west), Lambeth (1 mile south-west) and Westminster (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Near you in St George's Fields
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duke Of Clarence Public House, London School of Musical Theatre and Lambeth Palace Library and the streets around them. You’ll also find Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (under half a mile south-west) and Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park (under half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in St George's Fields itself: Elephant & Castle station. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north) and General Lying-In Hospital (0.5 miles west). The countryside around St George's Fields includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in St George's Fields
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs