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Landlord Roof Survey in Longford
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Longford, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Longford, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Longford
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Longford (SL3, UB7, TW6)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Longford
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. In a small place like Longford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Towns and villages near Longford
More services for Longford
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Longford
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Longford has a long history of building, with Frogmore House about 4.3 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Pippins School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Longford is about 2 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. Longford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Slough, we cover Longford and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in SL3, UB7 and TW6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Wallis Road, Widgeon Road and Stanwell Moor Road, all of which we cover. With the A3044 close by, Longford is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Longford: Harmondsworth (1 mile north-east), Stanwell (2 miles south-east), Heathrow (2 miles east), Sipson (2 miles north-east) and West Bedfont (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Slough (6 miles north-west), Cippenham (7 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles west), Britwell (7 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Longford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kings Arms and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve, among other places. The nearest railway station is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west) and Harlington (2.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
What affects the price in Longford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Common questions in Longford
Is my home in Longford listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you work in Longford?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Longford.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.