Greater London · London and the South East
Hampton Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hampton Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Hampton Hill questions
Is drone flying allowed in Hampton Hill?
Normally 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Hampton Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Hampton Hill for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hampton Hill.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and 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 take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hampton Hill
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked or leaking gutters and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Hampton Hill might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hampton Hill (TW12, TW11, TW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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. Do not go up yourself.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for Hampton Hill property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a London area like Hampton Hill, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hampton Hill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hampton Hill
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
For a London address like Hampton Hill, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Buying a home or a new roof in Hampton Hill
Historic houses such as Strawberry Hill House, about 1.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hampton Hill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Hampton Hill United Reformed Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Fulwell station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Hampton Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Twickenham, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hampton Hill can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Greater London, we cover Hampton Hill and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of TW12, TW11 and TW2 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Mays Road, Park Road and Holly Road, and we cover them all. Hampton Hill sits on or near the A311 and A313, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Hampton Hill, we cover Fulwell (1 mile north-east), Hampton (1 mile west), Teddington (1 mile east), Hanworth (1 mile west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Hampton Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Lady Eleanor Holles School, Park Hotel and Carlisle Park and the streets around them. Hampton Hill’s nearest station is Fulwell station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (2.4 miles south-east) and Metropolitan Traffic Police Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
Places near Hampton Hill
What else we do in Hampton Hill
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.