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Roof surveys in W1S
We cover every part of the W1S postcode district, including Charing Cross. Every survey comes with a written report and photos, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Areas within W1S
Surveys we offer in W1S
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- All services
Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll suggest the right survey: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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About roof surveys in W1S
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and debris building up in roof valleys.
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Prices in W1S
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Around Charing Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Harris Westminster Sixth Form, Westminster Abbey Choir School and Soho Parish CofE Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Victoria Embankment Gardens (less than half a mile east), Silver Cross Tavern (under half a mile south-east), St Martin-in-the-Fields (less than half a mile north) and London Library (less than half a mile west). Charing Cross has its own railway station: London Charing Cross station. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles east) and Royal United Services Institute (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Charing Cross include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across W1S
Homes across W1S range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
Several airports in London and the South East have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in W1S. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Charing Cross: For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Soho Parish CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near London Charing Cross station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Landlord and commercial surveys in W1S
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What affects the price in W1S
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Common questions in W1S
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How do I book a survey in W1S?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you cover W1S for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in W1S and the rest of Greater London. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.