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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wimbledon
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wimbledon? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wimbledon
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters choked with leaves and moss and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
In London, lots of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Wimbledon, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17, SW18)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Wimbledon: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Wimbledon?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Wimbledon. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wimbledon?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What if it rains on the day?
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.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Why get it checked now?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Wimbledon
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
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How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Wimbledon moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- 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.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Wimbledon
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
The streets around a church such as St. Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Wimbledon homes and their roofs
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Wimbledon. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. About 1.1 miles south-west lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around Wimbledon has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Parking in Wimbledon, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. Landlords with a home close to Wimbledon station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Wimbledon is about 7 miles south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wimbledon is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Wimbledon and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SW19, SW20, SW17 and SW18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street Mews, High Street and Church Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A218 and B235, Wimbledon is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Wimbledon: Crooked Billet (1 mile west), Wimbledon Park (1 mile north), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south), Copse Hill (1 mile south-west) and Merton Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Around Wimbledon
We work in homes and buildings around Willington School, Dog & Fox pub and Cannizaro Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Wimbledon itself: Wimbledon station. Nearby you’ll also find Atkinson Morley Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Wimbledon Museum (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.