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Pre-purchase roof survey in Brentham Garden Suburb, Greater London
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Brentham Garden Suburb. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brentham Garden Suburb: what you get
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and signs of past leaks inside the loft, across lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in Brentham Garden Suburb or checking a new roof there: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it is a flat, the lease usually sets out who is responsible for the roof.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Brentham Garden Suburb (W5, W13, UB6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Share the report with your solicitor
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Brentham Garden Suburb we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Brentham Garden Suburb
Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brentham Garden Suburb. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For a London address like Brentham Garden Suburb, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Landlords with a home close to Ealing Broadway station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Barnabas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Brentham Garden Suburb is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. Bookings from Brentham Garden Suburb are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Brentham Garden Suburb is one of the places in Greater London where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the W5, W13 and UB6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kings Road, Selby Road and Marsh Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Brentham Garden Suburb, we cover Pitshanger (1 mile west), Perivale (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and South Ealing (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Brentham Garden Suburb
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ealing Independent College, Library for Iranian Studies and St Benedict's School. Other local landmarks include Castle Bar Park (1 mile west) and Brentham Clubhouse pub (under half a mile north-west). Brentham Garden Suburb’s nearest station is Ealing Broadway station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include London Transport Museum Depot (1.9 miles south-east) and Central Middlesex Hospital (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Brentham Garden Suburb
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Brentham Garden Suburb, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Brentham Garden Suburb, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Brentham Garden Suburb
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
FAQs for Brentham Garden Suburb
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Brentham Garden Suburb?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Brentham Garden Suburb?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is Brentham Garden Suburb in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Brentham Garden Suburb and the rest of Greater London. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.