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Landlord roof survey in Kensal Green, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Kensal Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In Kensal Green, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Landlord roof survey in Kensal Green: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. Typical surveys look at parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses.
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 Kensal Green has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Kensal Green (NW10, W10, NW6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Kensal Green homes and their roofs
With Kensington Palace about 2.4 miles south-east, Kensal Green sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Martin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park such as Little Wormwood Scrubs, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Kensal Green is about 1 mile south-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Kensal Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Kensal Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across NW10, W10 and NW6 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Waldo Road, Hazel Road and Hiley Road. We also cover Kensal Rise (1 mile east), College Park (1 mile west), North Kensington (1 mile south-east), Willesden Green (1 mile north) and Kensal Town (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kensal Green
Around Kensal Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Little Wormwood Scrubs, Queens Park Community School and The Masons Arms and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Kensal Green itself: Kensal Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Westfield London (1.6 miles south) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Kensal Green include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
Kensal Green questions
I let a flat near Kensal Green station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Kensal Green?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Kensal Green
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westfield London, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kensal Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.