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Hammersmith Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Hammersmith from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Hammersmith: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a report with photographs that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and flashings that have come away.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Hammersmith as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Hammersmith (W6, W14, W12, W4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a visit in Hammersmith, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we are asked to look at in Hammersmith
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlords with a home close to Kensington Olympia station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
Local roofs in Hammersmith
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Kelmscott House about 0.5 miles south-west, Hammersmith sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take a building like Corona Theatre School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Innocents, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hammersmith is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. Hammersmith is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of W6, W14, W12 and W4 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Square, Ravenscourt Square and Westcroft Square or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Hammersmith: Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west), Brook Green (1 mile east), North End (1 mile east), West Kensington (1 mile east) and Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hammersmith
In Hammersmith, that means homes and buildings near The Duke of Hammersmith pub, Brook Green and Polish Library POSK in London and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are West London Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Hammersmith includes Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Useful tips for Hammersmith property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Deal with urgent items first
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Hammersmith questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hammersmith?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hammersmith?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What affects the price in Hammersmith
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.