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Landlord roof survey in Woodside, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Woodside, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Woodside
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Common reasons to book are damp or stains in top-floor flats and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. 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 Woodside has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Woodside (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Woodside
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Addington Palace, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woodside. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Luke: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Woodside is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. Surveys in Woodside work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Woodside is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CR0, SE25 and CR9. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Woodside include Ashburton (1 mile south), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Around Woodside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Beehive pub, Oasis Academy Shirley Park and Ashburton Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Norwood Junction station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitgift Centre (1.7 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Woodside include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Woodside
Landlords, agents and building managers in Woodside and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In Woodside, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Woodside
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Woodside
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Living close to Ashburton Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Questions from Woodside
I let a flat near Norwood Junction station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Woodside?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.