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Ruislip Manor Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Ruislip Manor, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Ruislip Manor
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about leaks into upper flats and choked outlets and gutters.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Ruislip Manor are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Ruislip Manor (HA4, HA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ruislip Manor: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near West Ruislip station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Ruislip Manor is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Landlord roof surveys in Ruislip Manor: local notes
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Ickenham Hall about 1.5 miles south-west, Ruislip Manor sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lady Bankes Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of West Ruislip station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ruislip Manor is about 1 mile south of Ruislip, in Greater London. We cover Ruislip Manor and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Ruislip Manor is one of the places in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of HA4 and HA5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Larne Road, Elm Avenue and Beech Avenue. With the A4180 close by, Ruislip Manor is simple for us to get to. We also cover Ruislip (1 mile north), Ruislip Gardens (1 mile south), Ickenham (2 miles south-west), Newyears Green (2 miles west) and Hillingdon (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Around Ruislip Manor
In Ruislip Manor, that means homes and buildings near Heathfield School, J.J. Moon's pub and Church Field Gardens. The closest station to Ruislip Manor is West Ruislip station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles north) and St. George's Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Ickenham Marsh and Horse Shoe Bay.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ruislip Manor
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft 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. Otherwise, the visit in Ruislip Manor runs like any other.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ruislip Manor
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Ruislip Manor, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.