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Crooked Billet Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Crooked Billet, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Crooked Billet
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
In London, a good many houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you’re buying a flat or house in Crooked Billet, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Crooked Billet (SW19, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Also in Crooked Billet
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Crooked Billet runs like any other.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Crooked Billet, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Crooked Billet
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Common questions in Crooked Billet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crooked Billet?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Crooked Billet?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when booking.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Crooked Billet?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Crooked Billet
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Crooked Billet. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Raynes Park station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. With Southside House about 0.5 miles south-west, the area around Crooked Billet has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Crooked Billet is about 1 mile west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in Crooked Billet, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Crooked Billet is one of the places in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SW19 and SW20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Camp Road, Mckay Road and Pepys Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Copse Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south-east) and Kingston Vale (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Crooked Billet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hollymount School, Cannizaro Park and Ursuline Preparatory School. The closest station to Crooked Billet is Raynes Park station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.7 miles north-east) and Wimbledon Museum (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
Roof by roof
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
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.