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Landlord roof survey in Yiewsley, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Yiewsley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Yiewsley
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 in advance. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and blocked gutters over flats, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Yiewsley, as across London, that is why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Yiewsley (UB5, UB4, UB1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Yiewsley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Landlord roof surveys around Yiewsley
About 1.4 miles north-east lies Northolt Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Yiewsley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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 Yiewsley is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Northala Fields shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Chimes, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you look after a building such as Brookside Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Yiewsley is about 2 miles north-east of Hayes, in Greater London. Yiewsley is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Greater London, we cover Yiewsley and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the UB5, UB4 and UB1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Owen Road, Friar Road and Maple Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Yiewsley: Yeading (1 mile north), Dormers Wells (2 miles south-east), Northolt (2 miles north-east), Southall (2 miles south) and South Ruislip (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Near you in Yiewsley
In Yiewsley, that means homes and buildings near White Hart Public House, Northala Fields and Barnhill Community High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Yiewsley is Southall station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Hayes Cottage Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and The Chimes (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Northala Fields and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a visit in Yiewsley, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in Yiewsley
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Yiewsley?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Southall station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.