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Landlord Roof Survey in West Hendon
Landlord roof surveys around West Hendon, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What affects the price in West Hendon
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
How a landlord roof survey works in West Hendon
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away, across shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats.
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. In West Hendon, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- West Hendon (NW9, NW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around West Hendon
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Heath House, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around West Hendon goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Hendon station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around West Hendon Playing Fields shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
West Hendon is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. We cover West Hendon and the rest of Greater London. West Hendon is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
All of NW9 and NW4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around West Hendon include the A5, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in The Hyde (1 mile south), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Around West Hendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Woodfield School, Moon Under Water pub and Brampton College. There’s a railway station in West Hendon itself: Hendon station. A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1 mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Masons Field and Parliament Hill.
Also near West Hendon
What else we do in West Hendon
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in West Hendon, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for West Hendon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Hendon?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in West Hendon?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you cover West Hendon for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, West Hendon included.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
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. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in West Hendon?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
The streets around a church like St Matthias the Apostle church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Hendon
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.