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Landlord roof survey in Tooting Bec, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in Tooting Bec and the rest of Greater London. We survey seven days a week.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Tooting Bec
Is parking a problem for a survey in Tooting Bec?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tooting Bec?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you work in Tooting Bec?
Yes. We survey roofs in Tooting Bec and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Landlord roof survey in Tooting Bec
We survey let and shared roofs in Tooting Bec and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Tooting Bec (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Tooting Bec
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Boniface RC Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Tooting Bec homes and their roofs
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. 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. The wider area around Tooting Bec has a long history of building, with Southside House about 3 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Tooting station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Southside Wandsworth, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Tooting Bec is about 3 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Tooting Bec, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Tooting Bec is one of the places in Greater London where we work. There is also a page for London.
All of SW17, SW19 and CR4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Vant Road, Byton Road and Avarn Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Tooting (1 mile south-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile south), Furzedown (1 mile east), Summerstown (1 mile north-west) and Streatham Park (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Tooting Bec
In Tooting Bec, that means homes and buildings near Wandle Park, King's Head pub and Ernest Bevin College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tooting station, about 0.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Grove Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tooting Bec include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tooting Bec
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
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The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Useful tips for Tooting Bec property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.