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Pre-purchase roof survey in Coombe, Greater London
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Coombe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the loft space
FAQs for Coombe
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Coombe?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I find out if my home in Coombe is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you work in Coombe?
Yes. We cover Coombe and the rest of Greater London. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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 we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Coombe?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Coombe: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Coombe, that shapes what can be checked: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it is a flat, the lease typically sets out who is responsible for the roof.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Coombe
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Coombe, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Coombe
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Coombe and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also in Coombe
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Local roofs and buyers in Coombe
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Southside House, about 1.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Coombe goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Christ Church New Malden are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Norbiton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Coombe is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking.
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. Coombe is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Coombe is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: KT2, KT3 and SW20. Whether your property is on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Coombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Canbury School, Coombe Girls' School and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Coombe is Norbiton station, about 1 mile south-west. A little further out are Bentall Centre (1.8 miles west) and White Lodge Museum (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Coombe include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a visit in Coombe, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.