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Pitshanger Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Pitshanger, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get 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 it applies.
Landlord roof survey in Pitshanger: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Pitshanger and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and choked outlets and gutters.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. 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. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Pitshanger (W5, W13, UB6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Pitshanger
Is parking a problem for a survey in Pitshanger?
It can be, so it’s useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Castle Bar Park station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Landlord roof surveys in Pitshanger: local notes
With Pitzhanger Manor about 1.1 miles south, Pitshanger sits in an area with a long building history. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places like London Designer Outlet, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For landlords with property near Castle Bar Park station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as North Ealing Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Pitshanger is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Pitshanger and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in W5, W13 and UB6 is covered for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Selby Road, Argyle Road and Kent Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile east), Perivale (1 mile north), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and West Ealing (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Pitshanger
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brentham Clubhouse pub, St Benedict's School and Ealing Independent College and the streets around them. Pitshanger’s nearest station is Castle Bar Park station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ealing Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and London Designer Outlet (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Fox Wood.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.