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Ladywell Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Ladywell, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Ladywell
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you are worried about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat roofs alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Ladywell as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Ladywell (SE13, SE6, SE4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ladywell
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Ladywell
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you own a rental within reach of Ladywell station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Towns and villages near Ladywell
Other services in Ladywell
Ladywell homes and their roofs
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 2 miles north lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Ladywell has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ladywell is about 1 mile south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Ladywell, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Ladywell is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys.
Every address in SE13, SE6 and SE4 is covered for roof surveys. We cover properties on Veda Road, Roxley Road and Honley Road. We also cover the places around Ladywell: Lewisham (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile west), Hither Green (1 mile east), Brockley (1 mile west) and Catford (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Ladywell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Ladywell Fields and the streets around them. Ladywell has its own railway station: Ladywell station. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (1.8 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Knight's Hill.
Common questions in Ladywell
Are there drone restrictions around Ladywell?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ladywell station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you work in Ladywell?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Ladywell, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ladywell
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.