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Landlord roof survey in Sutton, Greater London
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Sutton, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Landlord roof survey in Sutton
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and flashings that have come away, across shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Sutton with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Sutton (SM1, SM2, SM3, SM7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sutton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in Sutton book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, 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 often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Sutton, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Sutton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Sutton: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sutton (London) station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Sutton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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What you can safely check yourself
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Sutton
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
Sutton homes and their roofs
The wider area around Sutton has a long history of building, with Nonsuch Mansion about 1.6 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Sutton (London) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Robin Hood Junior School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Sutton is about 9 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. Surveys in Sutton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in SM1, SM2, SM3 and SM7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Manor Place and St Nicholas Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Sutton sits on or near the B2230, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Sutton include Benhilton (1 mile north), Carshalton (1 mile east), Shanklin Village (1 mile south), St Helier (1 mile north) and Rosehill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Sutton
We work in homes and buildings around Sutton Grammar School, The Grapes pub and Manor Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Sutton itself: Sutton (London) station. Nearby you will also find St Helier Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Devonshire Avenue Nature Area and Duppas Hill.