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Brent Cross Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Brent Cross, with photos and a clear written report.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Brent Cross: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and cracked or lifting flashings, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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 frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Brent Cross are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Brent Cross (NW4, NW11, NW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a visit in Brent Cross, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Nearby places to Brent Cross
What else we do in Brent Cross
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brent Cross
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Brent Cross: your questions answered
I let a flat near Brent Cross West station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Brent Cross is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Brent Cross
About 1.9 miles south-east lies Heath House, a reminder of how long the area around Brent Cross has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Brent Cross West station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Brent Cross is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Brent Cross is about 2 miles north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brent Cross can all book landlord roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in NW4, NW11 and NW2 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Park Road, Graham Road and Elliot Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A41, Brent Cross is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Hendon (1 mile north), Staples Corner (1 mile south-west), The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Brent Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Kisharon College, Hasmonean Primary School and The White Bear pub, among other places. Brent Cross’s nearest station is Brent Cross West station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Brent Cross include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Brent Cross
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Take an older house close to Christ Church Hendon: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- File each roof report for future reference
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.