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Roof surveys in SW18
We cover every part of the SW18 postcode district, which takes in Wandsworth, Southfields and Earlsfield. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Where we work in SW18
- Wandsworth
- Southfields
- Earlsfield
- Wimbledon
- Clapham Junction
- Battersea
- Hurlingham
- Summerstown
- Wimbledon Park
Our services across SW18
- Landlord roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Drone roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Chimney survey
- All services
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll suggest the right survey: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys across SW18: what to expect
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and loose chimney pots, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How our prices work
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Near you in Wandsworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Anne's CofE Primary School, Ashcroft Technology Academy and Emanuel School, among other places. Other local landmarks include King George's Park (under half a mile south), Spread Eagle pub (within half a mile north) and St Anne's Church (less than half a mile east). Wandsworth has its own railway station: Wandsworth Town station. Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (under half a mile west) and Antique Breadboard Museum (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wandsworth includes Battersea Park Lake and Henman Hill.
Homes and roofs across SW18
From Wimbledon, Clapham Junction and Battersea to its smaller places, buildings across SW18 have roofs of every age. Chimneys, valleys, flashings and gutters are usually where the work is.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, SW18 included. We survey on any day of the week.
Wandsworth: The streets around a church such as St Anne's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Fulham Palace, about 1.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wandsworth. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in SW18
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Prices for roof surveys in SW18
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in SW18, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
SW18: your questions answered
Is SW18 in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, SW18 included.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.