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Roof survey in Hurlingham, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Hurlingham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Hurlingham: what you get
We survey roofs in Hurlingham and across London and the South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at debris building up in roof valleys and flashings that have come away from the wall, on chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Hurlingham, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Hurlingham (SW6, SW18, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Hurlingham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
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The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Hurlingham 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.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Hurlingham questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hurlingham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Hurlingham is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We ask the heliport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
I let a flat near Imperial Wharf station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What affects the price in Hurlingham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs in Hurlingham
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Fulham Palace, about 0.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hurlingham goes. If your home is one of 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.
Homes near green spaces like Parsons Green (park) can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Dionis, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hurlingham is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hurlingham and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
Here we cover the SW6, SW18 and SW15 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Buer Road, Ewald Road and Dolby Road, and we cover them all. With the A304 close by, Hurlingham is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Other places close to Hurlingham include Parsons Green (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile north-east), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile east), Sands End (1 mile east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north-east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hurlingham
In Hurlingham, that means homes and buildings near Duke of Cumberland pub, Queensmill School and Lady Margaret School and the streets around them. Hurlingham’s nearest station is Imperial Wharf station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Putney Exchange (0.9 miles south-west) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Common roof problems in Hurlingham
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For businesses in and around places like Putney Exchange, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.