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Landlord roof survey in Acton, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in Acton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
What we’re asked to look at in Acton
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Trees in and around Ealing Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord roof survey in Acton: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and shared roofs alike.
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. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Acton as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Acton (W3, W4, NW10, W12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Acton
I let a flat near Acton Central station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Acton is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
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What a landlord roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Acton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Acton homes and their roofs
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Gunnersbury Park about 1.4 miles south-west, Acton sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For businesses in and around places such as Westfield London, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take a building like Derwentwater Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Acton is about 3 miles west of Kensington, in Greater London. Acton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the W3, W4, NW10 and W12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, Church Road and Woodhurst Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Acton on the B490 and A4000, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Acton: Acton Vale (1 mile east), Acton Green (1 mile south), Bedford Park (1 mile south), Hanger Hill (1 mile north-west) and South Acton (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Acton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Leap Service - the National Autistics Society, Library for Iranian Studies and Ark Soane Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are The Windmill pub (under half a mile south) and Ealing Common (1.2 miles west). Acton has its own railway station: Acton Central station. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (1.3 miles east) and London Transport Museum Depot (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Acton include Castlebar Hill and Hanger Hill Wood.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Acton runs like any other.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What affects the price in Acton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.