Greater London · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Seven Dials, Greater London
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Seven Dials from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London area like Seven Dials, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Seven Dials: what you get
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We are often asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Seven Dials as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Seven Dials (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
FAQs for Seven Dials
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Seven Dials?
Sometimes, yes. If Seven Dials has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Seven Dials is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in Seven Dials?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you cover Seven Dials?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Seven Dials.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Seven Dials
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Seven Dials
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. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 0.4 miles south lies Benjamin Franklin House, a reminder of how long the area around Seven Dials has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Kingly Court, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you own a rental within reach of Tottenham Court Road station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Seven Dials is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Anywhere in Seven Dials, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Seven Dials is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
We work across W1F, W1D and W1T for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, all of which we cover. Seven Dials is on the A301 and A400, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include St Giles (1 mile north), West End (1 mile west), Soho (1 mile west), Covent Garden (1 mile east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Seven Dials
Around Seven Dials, our work takes us to homes and buildings near London Nautical School, St Anne's Churchyard and LSE Shaw Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Two Brewers pub (less than half a mile south-west) and Mercers' School (0.8 miles east). There is a railway station in Seven Dials itself: Tottenham Court Road station. A little further out are Kingly Court (0.5 miles west) and St Paul's Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Seven Dials include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
Towns and villages near Seven Dials
Also in Seven Dials
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Seven Dials
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like St Josephs Catholic Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Useful tips for Seven Dials property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Seven Dials
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- A report with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.