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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Dulwich Village
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Dulwich Village, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, usually to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Dulwich Village
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. We’re frequently asked to look into worn or lifted lead flashings and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and natural slate.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Dulwich Village, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Dulwich Village (SE22, SE21, SE24)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Dulwich Village we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from 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.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Dulwich Village
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Dulwich Village?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Dulwich Village is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
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 a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Buying a home or a new roof in Dulwich Village
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near North Dulwich station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. With Kingswood House about 1.3 miles south, the area around Dulwich Village has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Dulwich Village is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. Dulwich Village gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Dulwich Village is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Every address in SE22, SE21 and SE24 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Court Lane, Druce Road and Turney Road. Main roads around Dulwich Village include the A2216. Other places close to Dulwich Village include Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), East Dulwich (1 mile north), West Dulwich (1 mile south) and Denmark Hill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dulwich Village
Typical jobs here are in homes near Alleyn's School, The Crown and Greyhound pub and The Charter School, among other places. Dulwich Village has its own railway station: North Dulwich station. A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
Useful tips for Dulwich Village property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Request records of any re-roofing
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- 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 drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dulwich Village
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dulwich Village
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Dulwich Village 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.
What we’re asked to look at in Dulwich Village
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For a London address like Dulwich Village, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report