Greater London · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Wallington, Greater London
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Wallington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Wallington
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are worn ridges, hips and verges and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
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. If your home in Wallington has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Wallington (SM6, SM5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Wallington 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.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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Common roof problems in Wallington
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 is happening.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Take a building like Holy Trinity CofE Junior School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Wallington questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Wallington?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
I let a flat near Wallington station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you cover Wallington for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Wallington included.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Wallington homes and their roofs
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. 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. About 3.4 miles west lies Nonsuch Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Wallington has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Wallington station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Wallington is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Wallington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Greater London, we cover Wallington. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SM6 and SM5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Wallington Square, London Road and Maldon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Wallington include the A237 and B271, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Bandonhill (1 mile east), Carshalton (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-east), The Wrythe (1 mile north-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wallington
We work in homes and buildings around Carshalton Park, Dukes Head Public House and Wallington County Grammar School. There’s a railway station in Wallington itself: Wallington station. Other landmarks nearby include Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles west) and Centrale Croydon (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds and Duppas Hill.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Wallington
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.