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Landlord roof survey in West Hampstead, Greater London
Need a landlord roof survey in West Hampstead? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Hampstead
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In West Hampstead, as across London, that’s 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 careful look too.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Hampstead
What else we do in West Hampstead
What a landlord roof survey looks like in West Hampstead
With Fenton House about 0.5 miles north-east, West Hampstead sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Homes near green spaces like Kilburn Grange Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. West Hampstead is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the NW3, NW6 and NW2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road. Being close to the A502, West Hampstead is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Hampstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Hampstead High School, Holly Bush pub and Kilburn Grange Park and the streets around them. West Hampstead has its own railway station: Finchley Road & Frognal station. Nearby you’ll also find Isokon Gallery (1.2 miles east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
FAQs for West Hampstead
How do I find out if my home in West Hampstead is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in West Hampstead?
It depends on the street. If West Hampstead has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In West Hampstead, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without 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, let us know when you book.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in West Hampstead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in West Hampstead
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
When to book a survey in West Hampstead
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you own a rental within reach of Finchley Road & Frognal station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report