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Roof Survey in New Malden
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in New Malden, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How a roof survey works in New Malden
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We are often asked to look into ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in New Malden with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- New Malden (KT3, KT1, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in New Malden
About 1.6 miles north-east lies Southside House, a reminder of how long the area around New Malden has been built on. 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. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in New Malden is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For businesses in and around places like Bentall Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Homes near green spaces such as Beverley Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
New Malden is about 3 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We visit New Malden as part of our work across Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in KT3, KT1 and SW20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Ashcombe Square and Melrose Gardens. New Malden sits on or near the B283, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to New Malden include Motspur Park (1 mile north-east), West Barnes (1 mile east), Norbiton (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Around New Malden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beverley Park, The Glasshouse pub and Holy Cross School and the streets around them. New Malden has its own railway station: New Malden station. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (3.3 miles south) and Bentall Centre (1.9 miles west). The countryside around New Malden includes Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in New Malden runs like any other.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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 photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Useful tips for New Malden property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
When to book a survey in New Malden
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
Take a building like Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Your questions about roof surveys in New Malden
Is parking a problem for a survey in New Malden?
Parking in New Malden, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
I let a flat near New Malden station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys