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Merton Park Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Merton Park and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Merton Park
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and flat roofs alike.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Merton Park has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Merton Park (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we check them closely.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about roof surveys in Merton Park
Is parking a problem for a survey in Merton Park?
Parking in Merton Park, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Merton Park?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Merton Park is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. 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.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What a roof survey looks like in Merton Park
With Southside House about 1.4 miles west, Merton Park 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Merton Park Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near South Merton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Merton Park is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Surveys in Merton Park work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Merton Park and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SW19, SW20 and SM4 is within our area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Mina Road, Manor Road and Cecil Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Merton Park: Wimbledon Chase (1 mile west), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile north-west) and Crooked Billet (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Merton Park
In Merton Park, that means homes and buildings near Wibbas Down Inn, Morden Hall Park and Wimbledon School of Art, among other places. The closest station to Merton Park is South Merton station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St George's Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Southside Wandsworth (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Merton Park includes Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Merton Park, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
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. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Merton Park
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Surveys in Merton Park can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common roof problems in Merton Park
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Homes near green spaces such as Morden Hall Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos