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Roof survey in Merton, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Merton.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Roof survey in Merton: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We are often asked to look into water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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 Merton, as across London, that is why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Merton (SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Merton
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
The streets around a church such as St John The Divine are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What affects the price in Merton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Questions from Merton
Is parking a problem for a survey in Merton?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Merton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you cover Merton for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Merton included.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Merton 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 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Merton homes and their roofs
The wider area around Merton has a long history of building, with Southside House about 1.8 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Haydons Road station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Trees in and around Wandle Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys in Merton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
All of SW19 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close and the roads around them. Main roads around Merton include the A24, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Merton: Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Around Merton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Nelson Arms, Wimbledon School of Art and Wandle Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Merton is Haydons Road station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Southside Wandsworth (2.8 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Useful tips for Merton property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.