Greater London · London and the South East
Roof survey in Pimlico, Greater London
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Pimlico, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Pimlico
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. 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. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and standing water on a flat roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Pimlico are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pimlico
Landlords and letting agents in Pimlico book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pimlico. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys in Pimlico: local notes
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Pimlico is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea covers Pimlico, or comes right up to its edge. If the drone is used for your survey, permission from the heliport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Harrods, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take an older house close to St Gabriel's: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. Pimlico gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the SW1P, SW1V and SW1W postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A202 and A3212 close by, Pimlico is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Pimlico, we cover Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Pimlico
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lambeth Palace Library, Grosvenor School of Modern Art and Pimlico Gardens and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Denbigh Arms (within half a mile north-west) and Pimlico Academy (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is London Victoria station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Harrods (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
Questions from Pimlico
Are there drone restrictions around Pimlico?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Pimlico is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. Before any flight there, we ask the heliport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Pimlico?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- File the report with your home documents
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. 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.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Pimlico
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
With Buckingham Palace about 0.9 miles north, the area around Pimlico has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.