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Roof survey in Coombe, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Coombe from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in Coombe can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Coombe, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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About our roof survey in Coombe
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Coombe are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Coombe
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Coombe?
Sometimes, yes. If Coombe has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can a landlord with a rental near Norbiton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
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. We send it by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Coombe
About 1.4 miles east lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around Coombe has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Cottenham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Take a building like Coombe Hill Junior School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Coombe and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Coombe is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: KT2, KT3 and SW20. You will find streets such as West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Coombe: Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Coombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Canbury School, Coombe Girls' School and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Coombe is Norbiton station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bentall Centre (1.8 miles west) and White Lodge Museum (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Coombe includes Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
When to book a survey in Coombe
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
For landlords with property near Norbiton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Coombe
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In Coombe, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.