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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in East Sheen
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in East Sheen. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in East Sheen
We survey roofs for buyers in East Sheen and across London and South East England. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat 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 East Sheen might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in East Sheen
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Mortlake station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you will get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
Common questions in East Sheen
How do I find out if my home in East Sheen is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in East Sheen?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. East Sheen is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Surveys in East Sheen can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in East Sheen, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Why act early in East Sheen
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
For a price for your roof in East Sheen, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around East Sheen
With Chiswick House about 1.3 miles north, East Sheen sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in East Sheen is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. East Sheen is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Sheen can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SW14, SW13 and SW15. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around East Sheen: Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Near you in East Sheen
We work in homes and buildings around Hare and Hounds pub, Palewell Park and Ibstock Place School, among other places. East Sheen has its own railway station: Mortlake station. Nearby you’ll also find Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east) and Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east). The countryside around East Sheen includes Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.