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Landlord Roof Survey in Notting Hill
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Notting Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Notting Hill
With Sambourne House about 0.7 miles south-east, Notting Hill sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. If your home in Notting Hill is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places such as Westfield London, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Trees in and around Holland Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Notting Hill is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Notting Hill, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the W11, W8 and W2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Walmer Road, Aubrey Road and Sirdar Road. Notting Hill sits on or near the A402 and A4204, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Holland Park (1 mile south), Notting Dale (1 mile north-west), Kensington (1 mile south), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile south-west) and White City (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east) and Hoxton (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Notting Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Sun In Splendour pub, Kensington School and Abdus Salam Library and the streets around them. You will also find Holland Park (under half a mile south) and Holland Park School (under half a mile south). The closest station to Notting Hill is Shepherds Bush station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles east) and Westfield London (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Notting Hill include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
How a landlord roof survey works in Notting Hill
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included 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 roof space where there is safe access. If you’re worried about leaks into upper flats and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Notting Hill, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Notting Hill (W11, W8, W2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Arrange flat access in advance
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Notting Hill?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
The streets around a church such as St John's Notting Hill are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Notting Hill
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
FAQs for Notting Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shepherds Bush station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Is my home in Notting Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Notting Hill moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.