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Roof survey in Tooting Bec, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Tooting Bec. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Tooting Bec
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and worn or blocked valleys, on the roof space, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Tooting Bec (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Tooting Bec
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Tooting Bec?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 1 mile of Tooting Bec. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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 cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tooting Bec?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common roof problems in Tooting Bec
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Homes near green spaces such as Wandle Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Different roofs, different checks
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
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Roof surveys in Tooting Bec: local notes
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 1 mile of Tooting Bec. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Southside House, about 3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tooting Bec. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Augustine, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Tooting station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Tooting Bec is about 3 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. We visit Tooting Bec as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Tooting Bec is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the SW17, SW19 and CR4 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Vant Road, Byton Road and Avarn Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Tooting Bec, we cover Tooting (1 mile south-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile south), Furzedown (1 mile east), Summerstown (1 mile north-west) and Streatham Park (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Tooting Bec
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wandle Park, King's Head pub and Ernest Bevin College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tooting station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Grove Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tooting Bec include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.