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Landlord roof survey in Kew, Greater London
Independent landlord roof surveys in Kew. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Kew
Historic houses like Kew Palace, about 0.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Kew goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you run a business near Livat Hammersmith, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live in an older home near St Paul's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Kew is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Bookings from Kew are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Kew is one of the places in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Landlord roof surveys in W4, TW9 and TW8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road. Kew is on the A3000, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile east), North Sheen (1 mile south), Gunnersbury (1 mile north) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Near you in Kew
Typical jobs here are in homes near Library for Iranian Studies, Kew Green and Chiswick School. Other local landmarks include Kew College Prep (less than half a mile south-west) and Bull's Head pub (within half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Chiswick station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east) and Barnes Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kew include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
Landlord roof survey in Kew
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
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 Kew has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Kew (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Kew
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Kew runs like any other.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at 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.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why act early in Kew
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Kew
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Kew
Can a landlord with a rental near Chiswick station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Kew?
It depends on the street. If Kew has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Common roof problems in Kew
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
Anyone responsible for a site like Grove Park Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey