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Landlord roof survey in Holborn, Greater London
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Holborn? You can book a landlord roof survey in Holborn and across Greater London.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Holborn
We survey let and shared roofs in Holborn and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. 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 Holborn has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Holborn (WC1X, WC1N, EC1R)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Holborn
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Holborn
I let a flat near Farringdon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Holborn is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do you cover Holborn for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Holborn and the rest of Greater London. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Nearby places to Holborn
Other services in Holborn
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord roof surveys in Holborn: local notes
Historic houses like Dr Johnson's House, about 0.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Holborn goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For businesses in and around places like Brunswick Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you look after a building like St Alban's Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Holborn is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Holborn, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of WC1X, WC1N and EC1R for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Holborn on the A4 and A40, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Holborn: Farringdon (1 mile east), St Pancras (1 mile north-west), Clare Market (1 mile south), Smithfield (1 mile east) and Temple Bar (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Around Holborn
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Yorkshire Grey pub, British Library of Political and Economic Science and City Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north) and Lincoln's Inn Fields (less than half a mile south-west). Holborn has its own railway station: Farringdon station. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Brunswick Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Holborn include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
When to book a survey in Holborn
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlords with a home close to Farringdon station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?