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Landlord Roof Survey in Streatham Park
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Streatham Park, with photographs and a written report.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Common roof problems in Streatham Park
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently 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.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Alban, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
How a landlord roof survey works in Streatham Park
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
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. If your home in Streatham Park has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Streatham Park (SW16, SW17, SW12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why get it checked now?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s 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.
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 with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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 looked at 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Local roofs in Streatham Park
The wider area around Streatham Park has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 2.6 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have 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. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Streatham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Trees in and around Streatham Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Streatham Park is about 1 mile west of Streatham, in Greater London. Whether the building in Streatham Park is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SW16, SW17 and SW12. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Lewin Road, Rydal Road and Natal Road. We also cover the places around Streatham Park: Furzedown (1 mile south-west), Streatham (1 mile east), Tooting (1 mile west), Tooting Bec (1 mile west) and Hyde farm estate (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Around Streatham Park
We work in homes and buildings around Furzedown Secondary School, Streatham Common and Graveney School, among other places. Streatham Park’s nearest station is Streatham station, roughly 0.5 miles east. A little further out are London Sewing Machine Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Towns and villages near Streatham Park
Also in Streatham Park
Streatham Park: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Streatham Park?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Can a landlord with a rental near Streatham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.