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Landlord roof survey in Hounslow, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Hounslow. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Hounslow
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord roof survey in Hounslow: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hounslow (TW13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Hounslow, as in much of London, plenty of 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 you book.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Why act early in Hounslow
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In Hounslow, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hounslow
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Hounslow homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Strawberry Hill House, about 4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hounslow goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Hounslow is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Dunstan, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Sunbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hounslow is about 1 mile north of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Greater London. Roofs in Hounslow get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Hounslow and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across the TW13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Ashford Common (1 mile south-west), Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south), Feltham (1 mile north-east) and Bedfont (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Hounslow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sunbury Park, Sunbury Manor School and Sunbury Manor School. Hounslow’s nearest station is Sunbury station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Treaty Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
Questions from Hounslow
How do I find out if my home in Hounslow 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’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Sunbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Hounslow?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Also near Hounslow
Also in Hounslow
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Useful tips for Hounslow property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Hounslow?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Anyone responsible for a site like Meadhurst Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one