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Roof surveys in W1D
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across W1D, covering Aldwych, Adelphi and Soho. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within W1D
- Aldwych
- Adelphi
- Soho
- Chinatown
- West End
- St Giles
- Seven Dials
- St James's
- Covent Garden
- Charing Cross
- Burlington Estate
- Clare Market
Surveys we offer in W1D
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Gutter survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof survey
- Every service
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll suggest the right survey: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How a roof survey works in W1D
Our roof surveys cover W1D and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are debris building up in roof valleys and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Prices in W1D
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local landmarks in Aldwych
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mercers' School, St Mary le Strand and Lincoln's Inn Fields and the streets around them. Nearby too are London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east), LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile north-east), St Clement Danes CofE Primary School (under half a mile west) and Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The closest station to Aldwych is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across W1D
In W1D, our roof surveys work takes in owners, landlords and managing agents, from Soho, Chinatown and West End to the quieter places in between. Every report comes with photos and written recommendations.
London and South East England mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones. Each roof in W1D is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Aldwych: Dr Johnson's House, about 0.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aldwych. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Landlords with a home close to London Charing Cross station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What affects the price in W1D
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in W1D, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in W1D
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
FAQs for W1D
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.