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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wimbledon Chase
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Wimbledon Chase and across Greater London.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wimbledon Chase: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, 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 old water stains in the roof space and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, on lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Wimbledon Chase 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. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wimbledon Chase (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Wimbledon Chase
Are there drone restrictions around Wimbledon Chase?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Wimbledon Chase?
Sometimes, yes. If Wimbledon Chase has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
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Why get it checked now?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Wimbledon Chase
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
For landlords with property near Wimbledon Chase station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a visit in Wimbledon Chase, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Wimbledon Chase homes and their roofs
Southside House, about 1 mile north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wimbledon Chase. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Wimbledon Chase, along with any off-street space.
Wimbledon Chase is about 1 mile south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. If you’re in Wimbledon Chase, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wimbledon Chase is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in SW19, SW20 and SM4 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Edna Road, Manor Road and Dorien Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Merton Park (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south), Wimbledon (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Around Wimbledon Chase
We work in homes and buildings around Rutlish School, Cannon Hill Common and Wimbledon School of Art, among other places. Wimbledon Chase has its own railway station: Wimbledon Chase station. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (3.2 miles north) and Chessington Castle Hill (5 miles south-west). Not far away are Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wimbledon Chase
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers