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Roof surveys in HA4
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across HA4, covering Ruislip, Ruislip Manor and South Ruislip. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns and villages in HA4
What we do in HA4
- Storm damage roof report
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof leak investigation
- Gutter survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- New roof snagging
- All services
Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll find a date: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys across HA4: what to expect
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How our prices work
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why clients in HA4 book us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Local landmarks in Ruislip
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishop Ramsey School, Warrender Primary School and St Lawrence and the streets around them. You’ll also find Church Field Gardens (0.7 miles west), Heathfield School (0.9 miles east) and J.J. Moon's pub (within half a mile south-west). Ruislip’s nearest station is West Ruislip station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Heath Robinson Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and St. George's Shopping Centre (3 miles east). Not far away are Horse Shoe Bay and Northala Fields.
Homes and roofs across HA4
Owners across HA4, from Ruislip, Hillingdon and Ruislip Manor to the villages, book us to find out where their roof stands. Small faults, caught early, are far easier to deal with.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in HA4. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it is given.
Ruislip: For an older house near a landmark such as St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near St. George's Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Surveys for landlords and agents in HA4
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we’re asked to look at in HA4
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about roof surveys in HA4
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How much does a roof survey cost in HA4?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.