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Landlord roof survey in Brentham Garden Suburb, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Brentham Garden Suburb, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Common questions in Brentham Garden Suburb
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ealing Broadway station?
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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brentham Garden Suburb?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Landlord roof survey in Brentham Garden Suburb
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damaged pots and flaunching.
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. If your home in Brentham Garden Suburb has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Brentham Garden Suburb (W5, W13, UB6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Brentham Garden Suburb
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. If your home in Brentham Garden Suburb is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Brentham Garden Suburb goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Barnabas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For businesses in and around places like London Designer Outlet, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Brentham Garden Suburb is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. We cover Brentham Garden Suburb and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Greater London, we cover Brentham Garden Suburb and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Every address in W5, W13 and UB6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Kings Road, Selby Road and Marsh Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Brentham Garden Suburb, we cover Pitshanger (1 mile west), Perivale (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and South Ealing (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brentham Garden Suburb
We work in homes and buildings around Ealing Independent College, Library for Iranian Studies and St Benedict's School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Castle Bar Park (1 mile west) and Brentham Clubhouse pub (less than half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Ealing Broadway station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find London Transport Museum Depot (1.9 miles south-east) and Central Middlesex Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Brentham Garden Suburb includes Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
When to book a survey in Brentham Garden Suburb
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you own a rental within reach of Ealing Broadway station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
For a price for your roof in Brentham Garden Suburb, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brentham Garden Suburb
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
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What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.