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Landlord Roof Survey in Notting Dale
Independent landlord roof surveys in Notting Dale. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Notting Dale
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. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at mortar falling from ridges and verges and leaks into upper flats, across blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Notting Dale as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Notting Dale (W11, W10, W2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Notting Dale property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
When to book a survey in Notting Dale
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Bush station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally 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 helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Notting Dale
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. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Sambourne House, about 1.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Notting Dale. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near Westfield London, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Sava, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Notting Dale is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Notting Dale across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
Surveys in W11, W10 and W2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bard Road, Walmer Road and Sirdar Road. We also cover the places around Notting Dale: Notting Hill (1 mile south-east), White City (1 mile west), Kensal Town (1 mile north), North Kensington (1 mile north-west) and Holland Park (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Notting Dale
We work in homes and buildings around Kensington Aldridge Academy, Abdus Salam Library and The Elgin pub, among other places. Nearby too are Maida Vale School (1.1 miles north-east) and Emslie Horniman's Pleasance (0.7 miles north). The closest station to Notting Dale is Shepherds Bush station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (0.8 miles east) and Westfield London (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
FAQs for Notting Dale
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Notting Dale?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
I let a flat near Shepherds Bush station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you cover Notting Dale?
Yes. We cover Notting Dale and the rest of Greater London. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.