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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tulse Hill
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tulse Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Tulse Hill 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Tulse Hill: what you get
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damp timbers or stains in the loft and flashings that have lifted or split.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Tulse Hill could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Tulse Hill (SW2, SE24, SE27)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Tulse Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tulse Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around Tulse Hill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Tulse Hill 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is 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 does not replace one.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tulse Hill
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tulse Hill
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Buying a home or a new roof in Tulse Hill
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Tulse Hill. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
As a London address, Tulse Hill can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Tulse Hill station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Tulse Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Streatham, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Tulse Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in SW2, SE24 and SE27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Ostade Road, Medora Road and Palace Road. Being close to the A204, Tulse Hill is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Streatham Hill (1 mile south-west), Brixton (1 mile north-west), Clapham Park (1 mile north-west), Hyde farm estate (1 mile west) and Streatham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
What’s near Tulse Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Fenstanton Primary School, The Commercial pub and Tulse Hill School, among other places. Tulse Hill has its own railway station: Tulse Hill station. Well-known places in the area include Clockworks Museum (0.9 miles south) and Southside Wandsworth (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tulse Hill
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.