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Landlord Roof Survey in Walham Green
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Walham Green and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
When to book a survey in Walham Green
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you run a business near Putney Exchange, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before booking anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How a landlord roof survey works in Walham Green
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about leaking joints at party walls and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Walham Green as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Walham Green (SW6, SW10, SW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlord roof surveys around Walham Green
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Walham Green has a long history of building, with Carlyle's House about 1 mile north-east. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as William Parnell Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near Church of St John, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Walham Green is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. Whether the building in Walham Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Greater London coverage includes Walham Green.
We cover every part of the SW6, SW10 and SW11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Farm Lane, Lots Road and Epple Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Walham Green on the A304, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Walham Green, we cover Chelsea Harbour (1 mile south-east), Parsons Green (1 mile south-west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Sands End (1 mile south-east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Walham Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Natural History Museum Library and Archives, Heatherley School of Fine Art and Langford Primary School, among other places. You will also find William Parnell Park (within half a mile south) and The Rose pub (less than half a mile south-east). Walham Green has its own railway station: Imperial Wharf station. Other landmarks nearby include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (within half a mile north) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Walham Green include Battersea Park Lake and WWT London Wetland Centre.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Walham Green we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Walham Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Walham Green: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Walham Green?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walham Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you cover Walham Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Walham Green.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you’ll need to arrange it.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Tell tenants when we are coming
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.