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Landlord Roof Survey in West Kensington
Landlord roof surveys around West Kensington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Kensington
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in West Kensington is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Garden Lodge about 0.4 miles north-east, West Kensington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like The Fulham Boys School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Cuthbert's, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
West Kensington is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. West Kensington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover West Kensington.
Every address in W14, SW6 and SW5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include North End (1 mile west), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near West Kensington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Avonmore Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and Seven Stars pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (1 mile south-east) and Fulham Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
How a landlord roof survey works in West Kensington
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in West Kensington has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- West Kensington (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in West Kensington?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlords with a home close to Kensington Olympia station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
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FAQs for West Kensington
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in West Kensington?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kensington Olympia station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do I book a survey in West Kensington?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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 in the report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in West Kensington runs like any other.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
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 before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Kensington
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.