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Feltham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Feltham and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Feltham
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. We are often asked to look into slipped or missing slates and tiles and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, across the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Feltham might be any of these. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Feltham (TW14, TW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London area like Feltham, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Feltham
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Feltham is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
What affects the price in Feltham
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Feltham
Is parking a problem for a survey in Feltham?
Parking in Feltham, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Feltham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Feltham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Feltham homes and their roofs
The wider area around Feltham has a long history of building, with Strawberry Hill House about 3.5 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Feltham. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Feltham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Christ Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Feltham is about 6 miles south-west of Ealing, in Greater London. Roofs in Feltham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Feltham. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across the TW14 and TW13 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Railway Terrace and Sandycombe Road, and we cover them all. Feltham is on the A244 and B377, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Bedfont (1 mile west), Hounslow (1 mile south-west), Hatton (1 mile north), Ashford Common (2 miles south-west) and Cranford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Feltham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hounslow Heath, Moon On The Square pub and Rivers Academy West London. Feltham has its own railway station: Feltham station. Nearby you will also find Hounslow Hospital (2.3 miles north-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Richmond Hill and Pevensey Road Nature Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.