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Brackenbury Village Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Brackenbury Village, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Landlord roof survey in Brackenbury Village: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and leaking joints at party walls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. 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 Brackenbury Village with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Brackenbury Village (W6, W12, W14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Brackenbury Village runs like any other.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Brackenbury Village
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Kelmscott House, about 0.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brackenbury Village. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Bush station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Trees in and around Cathnor Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Take a building like Brackenbury Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Brackenbury Village is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brackenbury Village and the surrounding area. Brackenbury Village is one of the places in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the W6, W12 and W14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Adie Road, Stowe Road and Percy Road. We also cover Hammersmith (1 mile south-east), Brook Green (1 mile east), Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west), Chiswick (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Around Brackenbury Village
Typical jobs here are in homes near Salutation pub, Corona Theatre School and Cathnor Park and the streets around them. Brackenbury Village’s nearest station is Shepherds Bush station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Livat Hammersmith (under half a mile south-east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Campden Hill and The Long Water.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Places near Brackenbury Village
What else we do in Brackenbury Village
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Brackenbury Village book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Brackenbury Village
Is my home in Brackenbury Village listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Shepherds Bush 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.
Is this a RICS 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.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.