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Roof Survey in Wandsworth
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Wandsworth, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof survey in Wandsworth
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We’re frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across the roof space, flat roofs and lead flashings.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Wandsworth with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Wandsworth (SW18, SW15, SW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Keep the report with your property records
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
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Wandsworth: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Wandsworth?
It depends on the street. If Wandsworth has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
I let a flat near Wandsworth Town station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
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.
Do you work in Wandsworth?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Wandsworth included.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wandsworth
Wandsworth is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. If the drone is used for your survey, permission from the heliport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Fulham Palace, about 1.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wandsworth. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places like Southside Wandsworth, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Wandsworth Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as St Anne's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Wandsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Brompton, in Greater London. We visit Wandsworth as part of our work across Greater London. Wandsworth is one of the places in Greater London where we work for roof surveys.
All of SW18, SW15 and SW11 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Alma Road, Marl Road and Knoll Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Wandsworth, we cover Southfields (1 mile south), Earlsfield (1 mile south), Hurlingham (1 mile north), Clapham Junction (1 mile north-east) and Battersea (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Wandsworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ashcroft Technology Academy, Emanuel School and Spread Eagle pub. Wandsworth has its own railway station: Wandsworth Town station. Nearby you’ll also find Southside Wandsworth (less than half a mile west) and Antique Breadboard Museum (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wandsworth includes Battersea Park Lake and Henman Hill.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wandsworth
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In Wandsworth, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.