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Landlord roof survey in West Dulwich, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in West Dulwich, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Prices for landlord roof surveys in West Dulwich
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a landlord roof survey works in West Dulwich
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are ceiling stains reported by tenants and blocked gutters over flats.
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. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- West Dulwich (SE21, SE27, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in West Dulwich
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Living close to Long Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Nearby places to West Dulwich
What else we do in West Dulwich
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common questions in West Dulwich
Can parking be tricky for a visit in West Dulwich?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sydenham Hill station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Dulwich
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.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Dulwich. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
West Dulwich homes and their roofs
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in West Dulwich is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 0.2 miles south lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around West Dulwich has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dulwich Wood Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lewisham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
West Dulwich is about 1 mile north-east of West Norwood, in Greater London. We survey roofs in West Dulwich and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover West Dulwich and the places around it.
All of SE21, SE27 and SE19 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Berry Lane, Clive Road and Myton Road. West Dulwich sits on or near the A2199. Other places close to West Dulwich include Sydenham Hill (1 mile east), West Norwood (1 mile south-west), Gipsy Hill (1 mile south), Dulwich (1 mile north) and Upper Norwood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
What’s near West Dulwich
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wood House, Dulwich Prep & Senior and Kingsdale Foundation School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in West Dulwich itself: Sydenham Hill station. A little further out are British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum (under half a mile west) and St Christopher's Hospice (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Dulwich Upper Wood.