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Roof Survey in Coombe Hill
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Coombe Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Coombe Hill
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and standing water on a flat roof.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Coombe Hill has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Coombe Hill (SW15, KT2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coombe Hill
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof surveys in Coombe Hill: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Robin Hood Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bentall Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Coombe Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Kingston upon Thames, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coombe Hill and the surrounding area. Our Greater London coverage includes Coombe Hill and the places around it. London is in our area too.
All of SW15 and KT2 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane. Coombe Hill sits on or near the A308, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Kingston Vale (1 mile east), Putney Vale (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south), Norbiton (2 miles south-west) and Motspur Park (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Coombe Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coombe Girls' School, Canbury School and Richmond Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Coombe Hill is Norbiton station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and Kingston Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Coombe Hill include Kingston Hill Road area and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Coombe Hill. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Coombe Hill
What else we do in Coombe Hill
What we are asked to look at in Coombe Hill
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you live near a park like Richmond Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Surveys in Coombe Hill can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Coombe Hill: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Coombe Hill is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are there drone restrictions around Coombe Hill?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Useful tips for Coombe Hill property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.