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Roof Survey in Peckham
Roof surveys in Peckham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Peckham: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’re worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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. For a house in Peckham with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Peckham (SE15, SE14, SE5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a London area like Peckham, 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. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- 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 the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a roof survey looks like in Peckham
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Queen's House, about 2.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Peckham. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you own a rental within reach of Queens Road Peckham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live near a park such as Brimmington Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Peckham is about 2 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We cover Peckham and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Greater London, we cover Peckham and the places around it.
We survey roofs across SE15, SE14 and SE5 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Rye Lane, Relf Road and Mona Road, all of which we cover. With the A2215 close by, Peckham is easy for us to reach. We also cover Nunhead (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-east), South Bermondsey (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile north-east) and East Dulwich (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (8 miles north).
What’s near Peckham
We work in homes and buildings around Brimmington Park, The St Thomas the Apostle College and The Kentish Drovers pub. There is a railway station in Peckham itself: Queens Road Peckham station. Other landmarks nearby include Peckham Platform (less than half a mile north-west) and Southwark Adult Education Institute (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Peckham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents and landlords in Peckham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Common questions in Peckham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Peckham?
Parking in Peckham, 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 as you book.
Is my home in Peckham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How much does a roof survey cost in Peckham?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. London’s older roofs frequently 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, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Peckham
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we look at them closely.