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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Kingston upon Thames, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Kingston upon Thames homes and businesses
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingston upon Thames
We survey roofs for buyers in Kingston upon Thames and across London and South East England. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. 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 book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose pots and cracked flaunching and blistered or split felt 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 Kingston upon Thames 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. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kingston upon Thames
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Kingston upon Thames
How do I find out if my home in Kingston upon Thames is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Kingston upon Thames?
Sometimes, yes. If Kingston upon Thames has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
How do I book a survey in Kingston upon Thames?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Kingston upon Thames homes and their roofs
With Hampton Court Palace about 1.8 miles south-west, Kingston upon Thames sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For a London address like Kingston upon Thames, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. For landlords with property near Kingston station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you live in an older home near Church of St Luke, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Surveys in Kingston upon Thames work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Kingston upon Thames is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the KT2, KT1 and TW10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road. Being close to the B3365, Kingston upon Thames is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kingston upon Thames
In Kingston upon Thames, that means homes and buildings near Canbury Gardens, The Grey Horse pub and Kingston Grammar School. Kingston upon Thames has its own railway station: Kingston station. Well-known places in the area include Eel Pie Island Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
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Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A structural engineer’s report
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Kingston upon Thames runs like any other.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.