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Roof surveys in SM5
Live in SM5? Our roof surveyors cover Carshalton, The Wrythe and Rosehill and every street in between, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Places in SM5
- Carshalton
- The Wrythe
- Rosehill
- St Helier
- Little Woodcote
- Wallington
- Benhilton
- Shanklin Village
- Belmont
- Woodcote Green
Services in SM5
- Chimney survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- New roof snagging
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof so we can match the survey to the roof: call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How a roof survey works in SM5
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
What affects the price in SM5
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why customers in SM5 book us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Local landmarks in Carshalton
In Carshalton, that means homes and buildings near Carshalton Park, Sutton College of Learning for Adults and The Railway Tavern and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of All Saints (under half a mile south-east), Harris Junior Academy Carshalton (less than half a mile east) and Carshalton High School for Girls (less than half a mile north-west). There is a railway station in Carshalton itself: Carshalton station. A little further out are St Helier Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Centrale Croydon (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Carshalton include Duppas Hill and Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds.
Roof surveys across SM5: local notes
SM5 has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Sooner or later, every roof needs its gutters, flashings and coverings checked.
London and South East England mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in SM5 is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Carshalton: If you live near a park like Carshalton Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you run a business near Centrale Croydon, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What we’re asked to look at in SM5
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What affects the price in SM5
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Questions from SM5
How do I arrange a roof survey in SM5?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.