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Landlord roof survey in Harlesden, Greater London
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Harlesden. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a landlord roof survey works in Harlesden
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’re worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Harlesden are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Harlesden (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Harlesden
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Problems we come across often include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as John Keble CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in Harlesden
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Harlesden?
Parking in Harlesden, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
I let a flat near Willesden Junction 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Harlesden?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Nearby places to Harlesden
What else we do in Harlesden
Landlord and commercial surveys in Harlesden
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord roof surveys around Harlesden
Pitzhanger Manor, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Harlesden. 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. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Willesden Junction station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of All Souls are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Harlesden is about 4 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Harlesden is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Harlesden is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys. London is in our area too.
All of NW10, W3 and NW26 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Fry Road, Wood Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Harlesden, we cover College Park (1 mile south-east), Old Oak Common (1 mile south), Church End (1 mile north), Stonebridge (1 mile north-west) and Willesden Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Harlesden
In Harlesden, that means homes and buildings near St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls, Royal Oak Inn and Roundwood Park, among other places. Harlesden has its own railway station: Willesden Junction station. A little further out are Central Middlesex Hospital (1 mile west) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Castlebar Hill and The Long Water.