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Landlord roof survey in St John's Wood, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in St John's Wood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
About our landlord roof survey in St John's Wood
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks into upper flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
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. In St John's Wood, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Questions from St John's Wood
Is parking a problem for a survey in St John's Wood?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St John's Wood?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs in St John's Wood
With Winfield House about 0.6 miles south-east, St John's Wood sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Church of All Souls: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building like George Eliot Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Primrose Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We survey roofs in St John's Wood and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover St John's Wood.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: NW8, NW6 and NW3. You’ll find streets like The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road, and we cover them all. St John's Wood sits on or near the A5205, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside St John's Wood, we cover South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Near you in St John's Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Cecil Sharp House, Primrose Hill and Arnold House School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Cafe Med pub (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in St John's Wood itself: South Hampstead station. Well-known places in the area include Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (within half a mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around St John's Wood includes The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. In St John's Wood, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
For a price for your roof in St John's Wood, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St John's Wood
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.