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Landlord roof survey in Haverstock, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Haverstock, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How a landlord roof survey works in Haverstock
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and worn ridges, hips and verges.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Haverstock are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Haverstock (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Haverstock questions
I let a flat near South Hampstead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Haverstock?
It depends on the street. If Haverstock has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is Haverstock in your area?
Yes. Haverstock is part of the area we cover.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Landlord roof surveys around Haverstock
Historic houses such as Keats House, about 0.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Haverstock goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you run a business near O2 Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you own a rental within reach of South Hampstead station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Haverstock is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cover Haverstock and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Landlord roof surveys in NW3, NW5 and NW1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Belsize Park (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Haverstock
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cecil Sharp House, Primrose Hill and St. Mary's Town and Country School. Also close by are St Paul's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south) and The Washington pub (under half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is South Hampstead station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wellington Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Adelaide Nature Reserve and Primrose Hill.
Also near Haverstock
What else we do in Haverstock
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a visit in Haverstock, 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 whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.