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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Fortune Green
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Fortune Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Fortune Green
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We are often asked to look into standing water on a flat extension roof and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, on chimney stacks, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Fortune Green, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Fortune Green (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Fortune Green
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Fortune Green
About 0.7 miles east lies Fenton House, a reminder of how long the area around Fortune Green has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near West Hampstead Thameslink station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. As a London address, Fortune Green can be tricky for parking: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Fortune Green is about 1 mile west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Bookings from Fortune Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
All of NW3, NW6 and NW2 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Mill Lane, Ajax Road and Sarre Road. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include West Hampstead (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
What’s near Fortune Green
In Fortune Green, that means homes and buildings near Holly Bush pub, St Vedasts School For Boys and Kilburn Grange Park, among other places. Fortune Green’s nearest station is West Hampstead Thameslink station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (4.9 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (0.8 miles south-east). Not far away are The Long Water and Westbere Copse.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Fortune Green
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
When to book a survey in Fortune Green
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Luke, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Questions from Fortune Green
Are there drone restrictions around Fortune Green?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and 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, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Fortune Green?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Is Fortune Green in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Fortune Green.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Fortune Green?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Fortune Green runs like any other.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.