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Roof survey in Petersham, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Petersham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How a roof survey works in Petersham
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat roofs.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Petersham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Petersham
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Nearby places to Petersham
What else we do in Petersham
Roof surveys around Petersham
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 Petersham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Pembroke Lodge about 0.5 miles south-east, Petersham sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces such as Marble Hill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of St Margarets (London) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. Petersham is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Petersham is one of the places in Greater London where we work for roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We work across TW10 and TW1 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road. We also cover the places around Petersham: Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Petersham
Around Petersham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Catherine's School, Grey Court School and Marble Hill Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Petersham is St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (2.4 miles south) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
Useful tips for Petersham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Questions from Petersham
Are there drone restrictions around Petersham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Can a landlord with a rental near St Margarets (London) station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% of clients satisfied
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In Petersham, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.