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Flat Roof Survey in Willesden Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Willesden Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Flat roof survey in Willesden Green
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. In Willesden Green, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Willesden Green (NW10, NW2, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a London area like Willesden Green, 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 loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Local flat roofs in Willesden Green
The wider area around Willesden Green has a long history of building, with Fenton House about 2.5 miles north-east. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Kensal Rise station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Donnington Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Willesden Green is about 1 mile south-east of Neasden, in Greater London. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Willesden Green and nearby. Our Greater London coverage includes Willesden Green. We also survey roofs in London.
All of NW10, NW2 and NW6 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Fry Road, High Road and Dean Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Willesden (1 mile north), College Park (1 mile south), Kensal Green (1 mile south), Harlesden (1 mile south-west) and Kensal Rise (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (5 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Near you in Willesden Green
Around Willesden Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Roundwood Park, Brondesbury College and Capital City Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kensal Rise station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find O2 Centre (2.2 miles east) and Brent Museum and Archives (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Willesden Green include Campden Hill and Westbere Copse.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Willesden Green
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
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Useful tips for Willesden Green property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
FAQs for Willesden Green
Do you cover Willesden Green?
Yes, Willesden Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Willesden Green?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Willesden Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.