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Roof Survey in Roehampton
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Roehampton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Common roof problems in Roehampton
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Barnes station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Roehampton
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
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. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Roehampton (SW15, SW13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Roehampton
What else we do in Roehampton
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Roehampton moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Local roofs in Roehampton
The wider area around Roehampton has a long history of building, with Fulham Palace about 1.3 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 1 mile of Roehampton. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Putney Exchange, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take a building like Granard Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Roehampton is about 2 miles south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. Roehampton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Greater London coverage includes Roehampton. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of SW15 and SW13 for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Rodway Road, Cortis Road and Torwood Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Putney (1 mile north-east), Barnes (1 mile north), Mortlake (1 mile north-west), East Sheen (1 mile north-west) and Putney Vale (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Roehampton
In Roehampton, that means homes and buildings near King's Head pub, The Falcons School for Girls and ARK Putney Academy, among other places. Roehampton’s nearest station is Barnes station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Putney Exchange (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Questions from Roehampton
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Roehampton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Roehampton is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Roehampton listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
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.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Keep the report with your property records
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.