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Landlord roof survey in Aldwych, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Aldwych and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Aldwych
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most frequently book us about choked outlets and gutters and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Aldwych with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Aldwych
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Aldwych
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Aldwych?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near London Charing Cross station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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Landlord roof surveys in Aldwych: local notes
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Aldwych has a long history of building, with Dr Johnson's House about 0.4 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take a building like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Lincoln's Inn Fields is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of London Charing Cross station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. In Aldwych, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Aldwych is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys.
We work across the W1D, WC2H and W1F postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square. Aldwych sits on or near the A4 and A301, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Aldwych include Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Aldwych
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ye Old White Horse pub, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Mercers' School, among other places. You will also find LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east). Aldwych’s nearest station is London Charing Cross station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Aldwych include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. In Aldwych, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Aldwych
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Aldwych runs like any other.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. 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, with the most urgent items set out first.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.