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Landlord roof survey in Greenhill, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Greenhill. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Common questions in Greenhill
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Greenhill?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Can a landlord with a rental near Harrow-on-the-Hill station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Greenhill?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
About our landlord roof survey in Greenhill
We survey let and shared roofs in Greenhill and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and flashings that have come away, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Greenhill with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Greenhill (HA1, HA3, HA2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Greenhill
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 Greenhill is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Greenhill has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 1.1 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Harrow-on-the-Hill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Shop and office owners around St. Anns may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Greenhill is about 1 mile north-east of Harrow, in Greater London. Roofs in Greenhill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Greenhill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of HA1, HA3 and HA2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Lyon Road, Hill Road and Byron Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Wealdstone (1 mile north), Northwick Park (1 mile south-east), Harrow (1 mile south-west), Kenton (1 mile east) and Roxeth (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Around Greenhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Oak pub, Northwick Park and Harrow High School. Greenhill has its own railway station: Harrow-on-the-Hill station. Well-known places in the area include St. Anns (within half a mile south-west) and Hilfield Castle (4.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Masons Field and Northala Fields.
Nearby places to Greenhill
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Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Greenhill
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Any roof job in Greenhill means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Greenhill, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.