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Pre-purchase roof survey in Clapham, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Clapham, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Clapham
We survey roofs for buyers in Clapham and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about a ridge or slope that dips and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Clapham might be any of these. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Clapham (SW4, SW8, SW9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Common roof problems in Clapham
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Look out for signs like these:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
Buying a home or a new roof in Clapham
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Carlyle's House about 1.9 miles north-west, Clapham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Parking in Clapham, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If you own a rental within reach of Clapham High Street station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Clapham is about 3 miles north of Streatham, in Greater London. We visit Clapham as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Clapham is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
We survey roofs across the SW4, SW8 and SW9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Grafton Square, Clapham High Street and Houghton Square. Main roads around Clapham include the B224 and B303. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Stockwell (1 mile east), Little Portugal (1 mile north-east), Clapham Park (1 mile south), South Lambeth (1 mile north-east) and Brixton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-east), City of Westminster (3 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Clapham
We work in homes and buildings around Lambeth Academy, Larkhall Park and Trinity Academy. There is a railway station in Clapham itself: Clapham High Street station. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Harrods (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Common questions in Clapham
Is drone flying allowed in Clapham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea covers Clapham, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the heliport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Clapham?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Clapham, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A report with photographs