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Landlord roof survey in Summerstown, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Summerstown, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- 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 the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Summerstown
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. 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, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’ve noticed choked outlets and gutters and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Summerstown are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Summerstown (SW17, SW18, SW19)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London area like Summerstown, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Summerstown questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Earlsfield station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Summerstown is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
When to book a survey in Summerstown
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you own a rental within reach of Earlsfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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Why act early in Summerstown
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Summerstown
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.4 miles south-west lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around Summerstown has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park such as King George's Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Summerstown is about 1 mile north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We visit Summerstown as part of our work across Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Summerstown. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SW17, SW18 and SW19. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Weir Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Summerstown is on the A218, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Summerstown: Earlsfield (1 mile north), Southfields (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile south-east), Tooting (1 mile south-east) and South Wimbledon (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Summerstown
In Summerstown, that means homes and buildings near Hillcroft School, Leather Bottle pub and King George's Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Earlsfield station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (1.4 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Wandle Meadow Nature Park and Battersea Park Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.