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Twickenham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twickenham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twickenham
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically 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 Twickenham as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Twickenham (TW1, TW2, TW4, TW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Twickenham
Also in Twickenham
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Responsibility under a lease
- 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, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Twickenham
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Twickenham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Twickenham
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Twickenham. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Twickenham
Is parking a problem for a survey in Twickenham?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
I let a flat near Twickenham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Twickenham?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Twickenham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
Landlord roof surveys in Twickenham: local notes
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Twickenham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Richmond House, about 0.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Twickenham. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you run a business near Treaty Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Twickenham is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twickenham and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across TW1, TW2, TW4 and TW3 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Station Road, London Road and Talbot Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Twickenham on the A305 and A310, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Twickenham include Whitton (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile east), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south), Ivybridge (1 mile north) and Fulwell (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Twickenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Richmond upon Thames School, St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School and Marble Hill Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Twickenham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Eel Pie Island Museum (0.6 miles east) and Treaty Centre (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.