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Streatham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Streatham.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Streatham
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed blocked or leaking gutters and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in Streatham or checking a new roof there: we inspect what we’re given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it’s a flat, the lease usually sets out who is responsible for the roof.
It isn’t 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.
- Where
- Streatham (SW16, SW2, CR4, SW12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Streatham
To price your survey, we look at:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Streatham
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Kingswood House, about 2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Streatham. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
Nearby places to Streatham
What else we do in Streatham
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Streatham
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Streatham. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
If you let a flat or house near Streatham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. As a London address, Streatham can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Streatham is about 5 miles south of London, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Streatham, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SW16, SW2, CR4 and SW12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Stanthorpe Road, Gleneagle Mews and Madeira Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Streatham on the A205 and A216, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Streatham, we cover Streatham Park (1 mile west), Furzedown (1 mile west), Streatham Hill (1 mile north), Hyde farm estate (1 mile north) and Grange Mills (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Near you in Streatham
We work in homes and buildings around Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, Streatham Common and Waldorf School of South West London, among other places. There is a railway station in Streatham itself: Streatham station. A little further out are Clockworks Museum (1.1 miles east) and Southside Wandsworth (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Streatham include Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Streatham moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Streatham: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Streatham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Streatham is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Streatham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Streatham for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Streatham.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How do I book a survey in Streatham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance