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Landlord Roof Survey in Tooting
Landlord roof surveys in Tooting from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Landlord roof survey in Tooting: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney stacks in poor repair and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. 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 photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Tooting (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we are asked to look at in Tooting
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you own a rental within reach of Tooting station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the price in Tooting
To price your survey, we look at:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Tooting
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 3 miles west lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around Tooting has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park like Wandle Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Augustine, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Tooting is about 3 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. Roofs in Tooting get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SW17, SW19 and CR4 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Vant Road, Byton Road and Avarn Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Tooting Bec (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile south), Furzedown (1 mile east), Streatham Park (1 mile east) and Summerstown (1 mile north-west). 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).
Landmarks near Tooting
Around Tooting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King's Head pub, Ensham School and Graveney School. The nearest railway station is Tooting station, roughly 0.6 miles south. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.2 miles north-west) and Grove Hospital (less than half a mile west). For a walk, there is Battersea Park Lake and Myrna Close.
Tooting questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Tooting station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Tooting?
Parking in Tooting, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
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The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Tooting moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.