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Roof Survey in Bushey Mead
Need a roof survey in Bushey Mead? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Do you need a roof survey in Bushey Mead?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Southside Wandsworth, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How a roof survey works in Bushey Mead
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and loose ridge or hip tiles.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Bushey Mead as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Bushey Mead (SW20, SW19, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Bushey Mead
With Southside House about 0.7 miles north-west, Bushey Mead sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Joseph Hood Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Cannon Hill Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Bushey Mead is about 1 mile south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in Bushey Mead, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover Bushey Mead. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the SW20, SW19 and SM4 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road. Bushey Mead is on the A298, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Bushey Mead: Wimbledon Chase (1 mile east), Raynes Park (1 mile south-west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-east), Copse Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Barnes (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-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bushey Mead
Around Bushey Mead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harris Academy Wimbledon, The Edward Rayne pub and Ursuline Preparatory School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Bushey Mead itself: Raynes Park station. A little further out are Atkinson Morley Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What affects the price in Bushey Mead
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Bushey Mead: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bushey Mead?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Raynes Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
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The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In Bushey Mead, 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 booking.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.