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Pre-purchase roof survey in Gillette Corner, Greater London
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Gillette Corner, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Gillette Corner: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We are often asked to look into sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys.
In London, lots of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you are buying a flat or house in Gillette Corner, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Gillette Corner (TW7, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Gillette Corner
About 0.7 miles north-east lies Boston Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Gillette Corner has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Gillette Corner. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
For landlords with property near Syon Lane station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For a London address like Gillette Corner, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Gillette Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Hounslow, in Greater London. Surveys in Gillette Corner work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Greater London, we cover Gillette Corner. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across TW7 and TW8 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Wood Lane, Syon Lane and Darcy Road and the roads around them. We also cover Brentford End (1 mile east), Spring Grove (1 mile west), Isleworth (1 mile south), Osterley (1 mile west) and Brentford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Near you in Gillette Corner
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Green School, Coach and Horses pub and Boston Manor Park, among other places. Gillette Corner has its own railway station: Syon Lane station. A little further out are West Middlesex University Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Musical Museum (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Long Wood and Garden Lake.
Questions from Gillette Corner
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gillette Corner?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Gillette Corner?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near Gillette Corner
What else we do in Gillette Corner
What affects the price in Gillette Corner
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.