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Roof Survey in West Dulwich
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in West Dulwich, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
FAQs for West Dulwich
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Dulwich?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sydenham Hill station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
About our roof survey in West Dulwich
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 is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We are often asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and cracked mortar along the ridge, across chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
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. If your home in West Dulwich has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- West Dulwich (SE21, SE27, SE19)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a roof survey looks like in West Dulwich
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Dulwich Wood Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Sydenham Hill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
West Dulwich is about 1 mile north-east of West Norwood, in Greater London. Bookings from West Dulwich are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. West Dulwich is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Roof surveys in SE21, SE27 and SE19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Berry Lane, Clive Road and Myton Road and the roads around them. West Dulwich is on the A2199, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to West Dulwich include Sydenham Hill (1 mile east), West Norwood (1 mile south-west), Gipsy Hill (1 mile south), Dulwich (1 mile north) and Upper Norwood (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Landmarks near West Dulwich
In West Dulwich, that means homes and buildings near The Wood House, Dulwich Prep & Senior and Kingsdale Foundation School, among other places. There is a railway station in West Dulwich itself: Sydenham Hill station. Nearby you’ll also find British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum (within half a mile west) and St Christopher's Hospice (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Dulwich include Battersea Park Lake and Dulwich Upper Wood.
Why act early in West Dulwich
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Dulwich
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common roof problems in West Dulwich
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Kingswood House, about 0.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Dulwich. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Dulwich
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys