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Newington Butts Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Newington Butts from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Newington Butts: what you get
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Newington Butts as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Newington Butts (SE1, SE17, SE11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
FAQs for Newington Butts
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Elephant & Castle station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Newington Butts is listed?
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 I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Is Newington Butts in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Newington Butts.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What we are asked to look at in Newington Butts
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Elephant & Castle station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
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The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London area like Newington Butts, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- 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.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newington Butts
Historic houses such as Benjamin Franklin House, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Newington Butts goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Newington Butts. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Take an older house close to Metropolitan Tabernacle: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Gabriel's Wharf, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Newington Butts is about 1 mile south-west of London, in Greater London. We cover Newington Butts and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Newington Butts.
All of SE1, SE17 and SE11 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Dante Road, Oakey Lane and Ash Avenue, and we cover them all. With the A302 and A3202 close by, Newington Butts is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Other places close to Newington Butts include Elephant and Castle (1 mile north), St George's Fields (1 mile north-west), Vauxhall (1 mile west), Lambeth (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north) and Hampstead (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Newington Butts
Typical jobs here are in homes near Elephant and Castle pub, Lambeth Palace Library and Crampton Primary and the streets around them. You will also find Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (under half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (within half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Newington Butts itself: Elephant & Castle station. Other landmarks nearby include The Walworth Clinic (under half a mile south-east) and Baynard's Castle (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.