Greater London · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Yiewsley, Greater London
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Yiewsley.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Yiewsley
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and leaking joints at party walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Yiewsley are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Yiewsley (UB7, UB8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Yiewsley
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Places near Yiewsley
What else we do in Yiewsley
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Yiewsley runs like any other.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Yiewsley
Can a landlord with a rental near West Drayton station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Yiewsley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Landlord roof surveys around Yiewsley
The wider area around Yiewsley has a long history of building, with Ickenham Hall about 3.3 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For businesses in and around places such as The Chimes, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take an older house close to St Matthew's: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near West Drayton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Yiewsley is about 2 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Yiewsley and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for London.
Landlord roof surveys in UB7 and UB8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Castle Avenue and Kingston Avenue, and we cover them all. Yiewsley sits on or near the A408. Other places close to Yiewsley include West Drayton (1 mile south), Cowley (1 mile north-west), Thorney (1 mile south-west), Hillingdon (2 miles north-east) and Uxbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Yiewsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stockley Academy, Lake Farm Country Park and George and Dragon pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Hospital (0.7 miles north) and The Chimes (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.