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Landlord roof survey in West Barnes, Greater London
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in West Barnes? We carry out landlord roof surveys in West Barnes and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in West Barnes
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: 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 be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in West Barnes 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- West Barnes (KT3, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Surveys in West Barnes can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Barnes
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in West Barnes
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Questions from West Barnes
How do I find out if my home in West Barnes is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Barnes?
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.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in West Barnes
The wider area around West Barnes has a long history of building, with Southside House about 1.1 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you run a business near Bentall Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you look after a building such as Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Homes near green spaces like Beverley Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
West Barnes is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in West Barnes, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. There is also a page for London.
We work across the KT3 and SW20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Queens Road, Blakes Lane and Egmont Road and the roads around them. Other places close to West Barnes include Raynes Park (1 mile north-east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east) and New Malden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in West Barnes
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beverley Park, The Fountain pub and Ursuline Preparatory School, among other places. West Barnes has its own railway station: Motspur Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (2.9 miles west) and Chessington Castle Hill (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Kingston Hill Road area and Derwent Floodwash.