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Roof surveys in SW15
Own or manage a property in SW15? Our roof surveyors cover Putney, Roehampton and Coombe Hill and the rest of the district, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Towns and villages in SW15
Services in SW15
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- New roof snagging
- Chimney survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- All services
Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll confirm the price: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About roof surveys in SW15
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- 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 loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
What affects the price in SW15
For a price for your roof in SW15, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Landmarks near Putney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to ARK Putney Academy, Polish Church of St John the Evangelist and The Railway pub, among other places. Nearby too are Putney School of Art and Design (less than half a mile east), Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Bishops Park (0.6 miles north-east). Putney has its own railway station: Putney station. Well-known places in the area include Putney Exchange (less than half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Putney includes Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Roof surveys across SW15: local notes
Homes across SW15 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Sooner or later, every roof needs its gutters, flashings and coverings checked.
Across London and the South East, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in SW15 is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Putney: Fulham Palace lies about 0.6 miles north-east, so building around Putney goes back a long way. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Homes near green spaces such as Bishops Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What affects the price in SW15
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What a survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
FAQs for SW15
How do I arrange a roof survey in SW15?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.