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Roof surveys in SW16
Live in SW16? We cover Streatham, Furzedown and Streatham Park and every street in between.
Towns and villages in SW16
- Streatham
- Furzedown
- Streatham Park
- Thornton Heath
- Eastfields
- Streatham Hill
- Norbury
- Pollards Hill
- Mitcham
- Hackbridge
Surveys we offer in SW16
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Landlord roof survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof to book a survey: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About roof surveys in SW16
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn or blocked valleys.
You don’t 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. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Prices in SW16
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landmarks near Streatham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, The Holland Tringham pub and Streatham Common. Other local landmarks include Waldorf School of South West London (0.8 miles north-west), St Leonard's Church (less than half a mile north-west) and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (0.5 miles south-east). There is a railway station in Streatham itself: Streatham station. Well-known places in the area include Clockworks Museum (1.1 miles east) and Southside Wandsworth (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Streatham includes Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Homes and roofs across SW16
In SW16, our roof surveys work takes in owners, landlords and managing agents, in Thornton Heath, Streatham and Eastfields and well beyond. Each report sets out what was seen, with photos and recommendations.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in SW16 are where it usually shows.
Streatham: For landlords with property near Streatham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What we’re asked to look at in SW16
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof by roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: 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.
Common questions in SW16
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you cover SW16?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, SW16 included.
How do I book a survey in SW16?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.