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Roof Survey in Grange Mills
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Grange Mills. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Grange Mills
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Grange Mills (SW12, SW4, SW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Grange Mills questions
I let a flat near Balham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Grange Mills?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Grange Mills?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
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.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a London area like Grange Mills, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In Grange Mills, 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.
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 you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep the report with your property records
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Roof surveys in Grange Mills: local notes
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.9 miles east lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Grange Mills has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park like Wandsworth Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Landlords with a home close to Balham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Grange Mills is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Grange Mills is about 2 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. Bookings from Grange Mills are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Grange Mills.
Roof surveys in SW12, SW4 and SW2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Lynn Road, Weir Road and Byrne Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Grange Mills: Hyde farm estate (1 mile south-east), Balham (1 mile south-west), Clapham Park (1 mile north-east), Streatham Hill (1 mile east) and Streatham Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Grange Mills
We work in homes and buildings around The Bedford pub, Waldorf School of South West London and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School. Grange Mills has its own railway station: Balham station. A little further out are London Sewing Machine Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and St James' Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate