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Landlord roof survey in South Ealing, Greater London
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in South Ealing. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
South Ealing homes and their roofs
With Gunnersbury Park about 0.7 miles east, South Ealing 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Living close to Lammas Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Brentford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
South Ealing is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Whether the building in South Ealing is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. South Ealing is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: W5, W13 and TW8. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on South Road, Elers Road and Carew Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Ealing (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile north-west), West Ealing (2 miles west), Pitshanger (2 miles north) and Brentham Garden Suburb (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (9 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).
Local landmarks in South Ealing
In South Ealing, that means homes and buildings near Lammas Park, Ealing Independent College and Ealing Park Tavern and the streets around them. You will also find Library for Iranian Studies (1.4 miles east) and Great Ealing School (less than half a mile north). The closest station to South Ealing is Brentford station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (0.9 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
Landlord roof survey in South Ealing
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in South Ealing are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- South Ealing (W5, W13, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in South Ealing we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking 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 call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
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 it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in South Ealing
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in South Ealing?
It depends on the street. If South Ealing has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can a landlord with a rental near Brentford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you cover South Ealing?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes South Ealing.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
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What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
What affects the price in South Ealing
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 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.