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Cricklewood Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Cricklewood. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Cricklewood
We survey let and shared roofs in Cricklewood and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 Cricklewood with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cricklewood
About 1.7 miles east lies Fenton House, a reminder of how long the area around Cricklewood has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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 Cricklewood is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places like Brent Cross Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For an older house near a landmark like St Gabriel's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Cricklewood can all book landlord roof surveys. Our Greater London coverage includes Cricklewood. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in NW2, NW6 and NW10 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road and the roads around them. Cricklewood is on the A407, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Cricklewood
We work in homes and buildings around Hampstead School, The Crown Public House and Gladstone Park. There’s a railway station in Cricklewood itself: Cricklewood station. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Cricklewood moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Cricklewood questions
How do I find out if my home in Cricklewood is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cricklewood station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Cricklewood in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Cricklewood.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
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Common roof problems in Cricklewood
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Anson Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.