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Landlord roof survey in West Norwood, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for West Norwood and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Why it is worth a survey now in West Norwood
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in West Norwood
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a landlord roof survey works in West Norwood
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about cracked or lifting flashings and blocked gutters over flats.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in West Norwood has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- West Norwood (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to West Norwood
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in West Norwood we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Norwood
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in West Norwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Norwood?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in West Norwood?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Useful tips for West Norwood property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- File each roof report for future reference
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys around West Norwood
About 0.6 miles east lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around West Norwood has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Shop and office owners around Centrale Croydon may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Luke's Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park like Long Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
West Norwood is about 5 miles south of London, in Greater London. We visit West Norwood as part of our work across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the SE19, SE27 and SE21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Crown Lane, Dover Road and Moore Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. West Norwood is on the A214 and A215, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside West Norwood, we cover Norwood New Town (1 mile south), Gipsy Hill (1 mile south-east), Upper Norwood (1 mile south-east), West Dulwich (1 mile north-east) and Crystal Palace (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Around West Norwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Long Meadow, Norwood School and Hillcrest, among other places. West Norwood’s nearest station is West Norwood station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Centrale Croydon (3.5 miles south) and St Christopher's Hospice (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near West Norwood include Dulwich Upper Wood and Battersea Park Lake.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in West Norwood
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.