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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in The Wrythe
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in The Wrythe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in The Wrythe
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. Common reasons to book are blocked or leaking gutters and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, on the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. That matters for anyone buying in The Wrythe or checking a new roof there: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it’s a flat, the lease typically sets out who is responsible for the roof.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- The Wrythe (SM5, SM6, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in The Wrythe
Historic houses such as Nonsuch Mansion, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around The Wrythe goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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 The Wrythe is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for The Wrythe. Landlords with a home close to Carshalton station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
The Wrythe is about 7 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. The Wrythe is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. The Wrythe is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. There’s also a page for London.
All of SM5, SM6 and SM1 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Elm Road, Byne Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Carshalton (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile south-east), Rosehill (1 mile north-west), St Helier (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
What’s near The Wrythe
In The Wrythe, that means homes and buildings near Carshalton Park, The Railway Tavern and Carshalton High School for Girls, among other places. There’s a railway station in The Wrythe itself: Carshalton station. Other landmarks nearby include Centrale Croydon (2.7 miles east) and Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles south). The countryside around The Wrythe includes The Spinney Local Nature Reserve and Duppas Hill.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in The Wrythe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in The Wrythe?
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Old water stains in the roof space
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
The streets around a church such as Bishop Andrewes Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in The Wrythe
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In The Wrythe, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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The Wrythe questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in The Wrythe?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Are there drone restrictions around The Wrythe?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Let us know your timetable
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.