Greater London · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Victoria
Roof surveys in Victoria and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a London area like Victoria, the main things to sort out are parking and access: 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 the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Roof survey in Victoria: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Victoria as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Victoria (SW1V, SW1P, SW1X)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for roof surveys in Victoria, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Victoria
Buckingham Palace, about 0.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Victoria. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. The restricted area over Hyde Park, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 2 miles from Victoria. If your survey includes the drone, the address is checked against it before any flight.
If you let a flat or house near London Victoria station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Harrods, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Victoria is about 1 mile south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Bookings from Victoria are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Roof surveys in SW1V, SW1P and SW1X are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Eaton Lane, Gerald Road and Wilton Road. You’ll find Victoria on the A202 and A302, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Victoria, we cover Belgravia (1 mile north-west), Pimlico (1 mile south-east), Westminster (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Brompton (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north) and Ruislip (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Victoria
Around Victoria, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westminster Cathedral Choir School, Wetherspoons pub and Green Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are Westminster City School (less than half a mile north-east) and London Library (0.9 miles north). There’s a railway station in Victoria itself: London Victoria station. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Harrods (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
Places near Victoria
Also in Victoria
Surveys for landlords and agents in Victoria
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Your questions about roof surveys in Victoria
How do I find out if my home in Victoria is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near London Victoria station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How do I book a survey in Victoria?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Common roof problems in Victoria
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take an older house close to St. Michael's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover