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Roof Survey in East Dulwich
Wondering about the roof at a property in East Dulwich? You can book a roof survey in East Dulwich and across Greater London.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
About our roof survey in East Dulwich
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, flat roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in East Dulwich are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- East Dulwich (SE5, SE22, SE15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Prices for roof surveys in East Dulwich
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in East Dulwich we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in East Dulwich, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
East Dulwich homes and their roofs
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Kingswood House, about 2.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Dulwich. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Brunswick Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Shop and office owners around Surrey Quays Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
East Dulwich is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. We visit East Dulwich as part of our work across Greater London. East Dulwich is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SE5, SE22 and SE15. We cover properties on Rye Lane, Wren Road and Adys Road. East Dulwich is on the A2214 and A2215, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to East Dulwich include Denmark Hill (1 mile north-west), Herne Hill (1 mile south-west), Dulwich Village (1 mile south), Camberwell (1 mile north) and Peckham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
Near you in East Dulwich
Around East Dulwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox on the Hill pub, The Charter School East Dulwich and The Charter School. There’s a railway station in East Dulwich itself: East Dulwich station. A little further out are House of Dreams Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
Do you need a roof survey in East Dulwich?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you look after a building such as Dog Kennel Hill School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your questions about roof surveys in East Dulwich
Is parking a problem for a survey in East Dulwich?
Parking in East Dulwich, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is drone flying allowed in East Dulwich?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. East Dulwich is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.