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Landlord Roof Survey in Paddington Green
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Paddington Green and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check the loft space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
About our landlord roof survey in Paddington Green
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft 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 and the loft where access is safe. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are mortar falling from ridges and verges and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Paddington Green (W2, W1H, NW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often 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 you book.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Paddington Green
How do I find out if my home in Paddington Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near London Paddington station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords and letting agents in Paddington Green book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Why act early in Paddington Green
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. In Paddington Green, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Landlord roof surveys in Paddington Green: local notes
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 0.9 miles north-east lies Winfield House, a reminder of how long the area around Paddington Green has been built on. 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.
Landlords with a home close to London Paddington station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you run a business near Harrods, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you look after a building such as Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Paddington Green is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Paddington Green is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Paddington Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Landlord roof surveys in W2, W1H and NW8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Harrow Road, Craven Road and Lanark Road and the roads around them. With the A5 and A40 close by, Paddington Green is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Paddington Green include Paddington (1 mile south-east), Little Venice (1 mile west), Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Paddington Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Society of Medicine Library, International Community School and Sir Alexander Fleming pub, among other places. Nearby too are North Westminster Community School (under half a mile east) and Kensington Gardens (0.9 miles south). Paddington Green has its own railway station: London Paddington station. A little further out are Harrods (1.5 miles south) and London Toy & Model Museum (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Paddington Green includes The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.