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Roof surveys in NW5
We cover every part of the NW5 postcode district, including Kentish Town, Chalk Farm and Tufnell Park. Every survey comes with a written report and photos, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Towns and villages in NW5
- Kentish Town
- Chalk Farm
- Tufnell Park
- Dartmouth Park
- Gospel Oak
- Lissenden Gardens
- Camden Town
- Haverstock
- Belsize Park
- Highgate
Surveys we offer in NW5
- Chimney survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Landlord roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof to book a survey: call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof surveys across NW5: what to expect
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. 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. Reports are sent by email. We’re often asked to look into ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on lead flashings, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How our prices work
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Around Kentish Town
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, Church of the Holy Trinity with St Barnabas and Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School. Also close by are Haverstock School (within half a mile west), The Hawley Arms (under half a mile south), North Bridge House School (0.6 miles south) and Primrose Hill (0.7 miles south-west). There is a railway station in Kentish Town itself: Kentish Town West station. Nearby you will also find O2 Centre (1.6 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
Homes and roofs across NW5
Across NW5, from Kentish Town, Chalk Farm and Tufnell Park outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
We work right across London and the South East, from the Isle of Wight to Hertfordshire, and NW5 is well within that. We survey on any day of the week.
Kentish Town: For landlords with property near Kentish Town West station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you run a business near O2 Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Prices for roof surveys in NW5
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Why act early?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Surveys for landlords and agents in NW5
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
NW5: your questions answered
How much does a roof survey cost in NW5?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How do I arrange a roof survey in NW5?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
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.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.