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Pre-purchase roof survey in Golders Green, Greater London
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Golders Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Golders Green
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Golders Green 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Golders Green (NW11, NW2, NW3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Golders Green runs like any other.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Golders Green: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Golders Green?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Golders Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Golders Green: local notes
The wider area around Golders Green has a long history of building, with Heath House about 1.1 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Cricklewood station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near Church of St Alban the Martyr, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Parking in Golders Green, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Golders Green is about 1 mile north of West Hampstead, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Golders Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: NW11, NW2 and NW3. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Nant Road, Hoop Lane and Park Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Temple Fortune (1 mile north), Childs Hill (1 mile south), North End (1 mile south-east), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Golders Green
In Golders Green, that means homes and buildings near Childs Hill Park, The King Alfred School and The Old Bull and Bush pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cricklewood station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Kenwood House (1.3 miles east) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Golders Green and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Golders Green
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Why it is worth a survey now in Golders Green
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.