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Roof survey in East Sheen, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around East Sheen, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Sheen
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and standing water on a flat roof.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Sheen
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
East Sheen homes and their roofs
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in East Sheen is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Chiswick House about 1.3 miles north, East Sheen sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Mortlake station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces such as Palewell Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around Putney Exchange may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Bookings from East Sheen are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. East Sheen is one of the places in Greater London where we work. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the SW14, SW13 and SW15 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in East Sheen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hare and Hounds pub, Palewell Park and Ibstock Place School. There is a railway station in East Sheen itself: Mortlake station. Other landmarks nearby include Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east) and Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east). The countryside around East Sheen includes Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Nearby places to East Sheen
What else we do in East Sheen
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Any roof job in East Sheen means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in East Sheen
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof surveys in East Sheen
How do I find out if my home in East Sheen is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in East Sheen?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of East Sheen. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Sheen
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in East Sheen we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.