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Landlord Roof Survey in St Johns
Independent landlord roof surveys in St Johns. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a visit in St Johns, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us 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 whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Johns
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
What a landlord roof survey looks like in St Johns
With Queen's House about 1.1 miles north-east, St Johns 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in St Johns 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.
Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to St Johns station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces like Brookmill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. St Johns is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. St Johns is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys.
All of SE13, SE10 and SE8 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around St Johns include the A2210 and A2211, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near St Johns
In St Johns, that means homes and buildings near Wickham Arms, Brookmill Park and Addey and Stanhope School. Also close by are St. Paul's (0.7 miles north) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north). There is a railway station in St Johns itself: St Johns station. A little further out are Fan Museum (0.9 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
For a price for your roof in St Johns, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in St Johns
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Johns
Landlords and agents in St Johns book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Questions from St Johns
Can parking be tricky for a visit in St Johns?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near St Johns station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Also in St Johns
Practical tips
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.