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Landlord Roof Survey in South Hampstead
Landlord roof surveys around South Hampstead, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Hampstead. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a landlord roof survey works in South Hampstead
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. Common reasons to book are ceiling stains reported by tenants and flashings that have come away, on rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually 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 photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- South Hampstead (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in South Hampstead
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near South Hampstead station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in South Hampstead?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Surveys in South Hampstead can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in South Hampstead?
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.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlords with a home close to South Hampstead station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
Also near South Hampstead
Also in South Hampstead
Useful tips for South Hampstead property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
South Hampstead homes and their roofs
Winfield House, about 0.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Hampstead. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Souls, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For businesses in and around places such as O2 Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
South Hampstead is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. In South Hampstead, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover South Hampstead.
We survey roofs across NW3, NW8 and NW6 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
What’s near South Hampstead
In South Hampstead, that means homes and buildings near Cafe Med pub, St. Mary's Town and Country School and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Primrose Hill (0.6 miles east). There’s a railway station in South Hampstead itself: South Hampstead station. Other landmarks nearby include Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and O2 Centre (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around South Hampstead includes Adelaide Nature Reserve and The Long Water.