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Roof surveys in SW4
Live in SW4? Our roof surveyors cover Clapham, Clapham Park and Stockwell and every street in between.
Towns and villages in SW4
Our services across SW4
- Flat roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Gutter survey
- New roof snagging
- Chimney survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- All services
Let us know the address and the type of roof and we’ll find a date: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a roof survey works in SW4
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a 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. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey the roof space, flat roofs and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why clients in SW4 book us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What’s near Clapham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Clapham Manor Primary School, St Paul's Church and Lambeth Academy, among other places. You will also find The Bread and Roses pub (within half a mile south-east), Trinity Academy (1 mile south-east) and Larkhall Park (0.5 miles north-east). There’s a railway station in Clapham itself: Clapham High Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Baynard's Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Harrods (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Roof surveys across SW4: local notes
Across SW4, lots of older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
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 SW4 is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Clapham: For landlords with property near Clapham High Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park such as Larkhall Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in SW4
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What we are asked to look at in SW4
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Questions from SW4
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I book a survey in SW4?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you cover SW4 for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, SW4 included.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.