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Roof Survey in Putney Vale
Roof surveys across Putney Vale, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Common questions in Putney Vale
Is drone flying allowed in Putney Vale?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Putney Vale. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
I let a flat near Raynes Park station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Roof survey in Putney Vale: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Putney Vale has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Putney Vale (SW15, KT2, SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a visit in Putney Vale, parking and access are the things to plan: 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 ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Putney Vale
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Putney Vale
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Putney Vale homes and their roofs
With Southside House about 1.5 miles south-east, Putney Vale sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Putney Vale. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Trees in and around Wimbledon Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Shop and office owners around Putney Exchange may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take a building like Hall School Wimbledon: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Putney Vale is about 2 miles north-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Putney Vale and the rest of Greater London. Putney Vale is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in SW15, KT2 and SW19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Stag Lane, Friars Avenue and Kingston Road and the roads around them. With the A308 close by, Putney Vale is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Putney Vale: Kingston Vale (1 mile south), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east) and Copse Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Putney Vale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robin Hood Primary School, Duke of Cambridge pub and Wimbledon Common and the streets around them. The closest station to Putney Vale is Raynes Park station, about 2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Wimbledon Windmill Museum (0.8 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Putney Vale include Kew Gardens Lake and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
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Why act early in Putney Vale
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In Putney Vale, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.