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Roof surveys in W1T
Own or manage a property in W1T? We cover Marylebone, St Pancras and Soho and the rest of the district.
Areas within W1T
- Marylebone
- St Pancras
- Soho
- Chinatown
- West End
- St Giles
- Seven Dials
- Covent Garden
- Bloomsbury
- Fitzrovia
- Somers Town
- Euston
What we do in W1T
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- Electronic leak detection
- Landlord roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Every service
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to to book a survey: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Our roof survey service in W1T
The report is written for you, in plain language. 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 blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and flashings that have come away from the wall, across the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- 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.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
What you will pay
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landmarks near Marylebone
In Marylebone, that means homes and buildings near Russian chapel on Welbeck Street, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Royal Society of Medicine Library, among other places. You’ll also find The St Marylebone CofE School (less than half a mile north-west), The Phoenix pub (less than half a mile south-east), The St Marylebone CofE School (within half a mile north-west) and St Anne's Churchyard (0.7 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in Marylebone itself: Bond Street station. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (2 miles east) and Twist Museum (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Adelaide Nature Reserve and St. James's Park Lake.
Homes and roofs across W1T
Homes across W1T 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.
Our area covers London and the South East, including W1T. London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates.
Marylebone: If you let a flat or house near Bond Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What we’re asked to look at in W1T
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Why act early?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Your questions about roof surveys in W1T
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
Do you work in W1T?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, W1T included.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.