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Landlord Roof Survey in North Harrow
Landlord roof surveys in North Harrow and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Common roof problems in North Harrow
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
For landlords with property near Harrow-on-the-Hill station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Harrow
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. 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. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- North Harrow (HA2, HA1, HA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What else we do in North Harrow
FAQs for North Harrow
I let a flat near Harrow-on-the-Hill station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Is parking a problem for a survey in North Harrow?
It can be, so it’s useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What affects the price in North Harrow
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Harrow
Headstone Manor, about 0.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Harrow. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Alban: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Longfield Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
North Harrow is about 1 mile north-west of Harrow, in Greater London. North Harrow is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes North Harrow and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in HA2, HA1 and HA5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Avenue, Pinner Road and Durham Road. If you’re just outside North Harrow, we cover Rayners Lane (1 mile south-west), Harrow (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile south-west), Eastcote (1 mile west) and Greenhill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in North Harrow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Nower Hill High School, Heathfield School and Headstone Manor Recreation Ground, among other places. North Harrow’s nearest station is Harrow-on-the-Hill station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find St. George's Shopping Centre (1 mile east) and Hilfield Castle (5 miles north). The countryside around North Harrow includes Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Harrow
Landlords, agents and building managers in North Harrow and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes