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Roof survey in Earlsfield, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Earlsfield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
FAQs for Earlsfield
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Earlsfield?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea covers Earlsfield, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the heliport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Earlsfield?
Parking in Earlsfield, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Report times depend on the package.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Roof survey in Earlsfield
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Earlsfield (SW18, SW17, SW19)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Earlsfield
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In Earlsfield, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Earlsfield
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Earlsfield
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What affects the price in Earlsfield
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In Earlsfield, as in much of London, lots of 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Earlsfield homes and their roofs
With Fulham Palace about 2.3 miles north-west, Earlsfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Earlsfield is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the heliport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
Take an older house close to St John the Divine: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you run a business near Southside Wandsworth, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Earlsfield is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Earlsfield. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
We survey roofs across SW18, SW17 and SW19 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Earlsfield: Southfields (1 mile north-west), Summerstown (1 mile south), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile south-east) and Tooting (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Earlsfield
In Earlsfield, that means homes and buildings near Hillcroft School, Southfields Academy and Leather Bottle pub and the streets around them. Earlsfield has its own railway station: Earlsfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Southside Wandsworth (0.8 miles north-west) and St James' Hospital (1 mile east). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
Do you need a roof survey in Earlsfield?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
Landlords with a home close to Earlsfield station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included