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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Parsons Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Parsons Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Parsons Green
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and a ridge or slope that dips, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and the roof space.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Parsons Green 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Parsons Green (SW6, SW10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Parsons Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Parsons Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Parsons Green?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Is Parsons Green in your area?
Yes. We cover Parsons Green and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a London area like Parsons Green, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Parsons Green
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Parsons Green
About 0.8 miles west lies Fulham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Parsons Green has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Dionis, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For a London address like Parsons Green, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day. If you let a flat or house near Imperial Wharf station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Parsons Green is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Parsons Green and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
All of SW6 and SW10 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Buer Road, Vera Road and Ewald Road, all of which we cover. You will find Parsons Green on the A304, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Hurlingham (1 mile south), Walham Green (1 mile north-east), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile east), Sands End (1 mile east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Around Parsons Green
We work in homes and buildings around Natural History Museum Library and Archives, Parsons Green (park) and The White Horse pub, among other places. Also close by are Holy Cross RC School (less than half a mile north) and Queensmill School (within half a mile south-east). Parsons Green’s nearest station is Imperial Wharf station, about 0.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (5 miles north-east) and Western Hospital (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Parsons Green include WWT London Wetland Centre and Campden Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Parsons Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.