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Belsize Park Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Belsize Park, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- 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.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Belsize Park
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about parapets and upstands in poor repair and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Belsize Park are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
You receive the findings 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.
- Location
- Belsize Park (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Belsize Park
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Belsize Park homes and their roofs
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Keats House about 0.8 miles north, Belsize Park sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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 O2 Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Anyone responsible for a site like Fine Arts College will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Belsize Park is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Roofs in Belsize Park get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Belsize Park and the places around it.
Surveys in NW3, NW5 and NW1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Belsize Park include Haverstock (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Belsize Park
In Belsize Park, that means homes and buildings near The Washington pub, Primrose Hill and St. Mary's Town and Country School. Also close by are Cecil Sharp House (0.8 miles south-east) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south). The closest station to Belsize Park is South Hampstead station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Wellington Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and O2 Centre (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Belsize Park include Adelaide Nature Reserve and The Long Water.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
When to book a survey in Belsize Park
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
Towns and villages near Belsize Park
What else we do in Belsize Park
Belsize Park: your questions answered
Is my home in Belsize Park listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near South Hampstead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I book a survey in Belsize Park?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Belsize Park
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.