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Landlord roof survey in Earl's Court, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Earl's Court, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
About our landlord roof survey in Earl's Court
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Earl's Court and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are worn ridges, hips and verges and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
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 Earl's Court has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Earl's Court
About 0.3 miles north-west lies Garden Lodge, a reminder of how long the area around Earl's Court has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park such as Gwendwr Garden, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Cuthbert's, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Earl's Court for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
Landlord roof surveys in W14, W8 and SW5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane and the roads around them. With the A3218 and A3220 close by, Earl's Court is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
Around Earl's Court
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Abdus Salam Library, Gwendwr Garden and Courtfield pub, among other places. You will also find The Fulham Boys School (within half a mile west) and Collingham College (under half a mile east). There is a railway station in Earl's Court itself: West Brompton station. Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles east) and Kensington Arcade (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
Questions from Earl's Court
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Earl's Court?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
I let a flat near West Brompton station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Earl's Court?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Useful tips for Earl's Court property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
For a price for your roof in Earl's Court, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Earl's Court
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.