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Landlord roof survey in Kensington, Greater London
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Kensington and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kensington
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses, and people most frequently book us about missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Kensington
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. In Kensington, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Kensington
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Kensington
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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Kensington has a long history of building, with Leighton House about 0.1 miles south. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Barnabas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park like Holland Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Kensington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Kensington.
We cover every part of W11, W8, W14 and SW7 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square, all of which we cover. Main roads around Kensington include the A402 and B316. Other places close to Kensington include Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). Kensington is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater London.
What’s near Kensington
We work in homes and buildings around Holland Park, Scarsdale Tavern and Holland Park School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Kensington School (0.5 miles east) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east). Kensington has its own railway station: Kensington Olympia station. Other landmarks nearby include Kensington Arcade (under half a mile east) and London Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
What affects the price in Kensington
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Kensington questions
I let a flat near Kensington Olympia station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Kensington?
It depends on the street. If Kensington has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Kensington?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Kensington we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.