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Roof surveys in SW5
Our roof surveyors cover all of the SW5 postcode district, including West Brompton, Earl's Court and West Kensington. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Areas within SW5
What we do in SW5
- Storm damage roof report
- Chimney survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll confirm the price: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof surveys across SW5: what to expect
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey natural slate, the roof space and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or blocked valleys and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
What affects the price in SW5
We offer 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.
Why customers in SW5 book us
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Near you in West Brompton
Around West Brompton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and The London Oratory School. Other local landmarks include Coleherne public house (under half a mile north-east), Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.1 miles north-east), Church of St Luke (within half a mile north-east) and The Fulham Boys School (0.5 miles north-west). There is a railway station in West Brompton itself: West Brompton station. A little further out are Kensington Arcade (1 mile north) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around West Brompton includes The Long Water and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across SW5
In SW5, our roof surveys work takes in owners, landlords and managing agents, in West Brompton, Earl's Court and West Kensington and well beyond. Every report comes with photos and written recommendations.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and SW5 is well within that. We survey on any day of the week.
West Brompton: Homes near green spaces like Gwendwr Garden can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What affects the price in SW5
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we are asked to look at in SW5
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Questions from SW5
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How much does a roof survey cost in SW5?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Is SW5 in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, SW5 included.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How do I book a survey in SW5?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.