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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hanworth, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hanworth from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hanworth
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. If you are worried about flashings that have lifted or split and old water stains in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Hanworth could be any of them. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. 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. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hanworth (TW13, TW12, TW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. 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.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Hanworth
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hanworth
The wider area around Hanworth has a long history of building, with Strawberry Hill House about 2 miles east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Hanworth is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
The streets around a church such as St Richard's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Hanworth. If you let a flat or house near Hampton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hanworth is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Greater London. We cover Hanworth and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Hanworth and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across TW13, TW12 and TW2 for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Fir Road, New Road and Bel Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Hanworth, we cover Hampton (1 mile south-east), Hampton Hill (1 mile east), Fulwell (1 mile east), Whitton (2 miles north-east) and West Molesey (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Hanworth
Around Hanworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hampton School, Hampton Academy and Crane Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hampton station, about 1.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Garden Lake and Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve.
Places near Hanworth
Other services in Hanworth
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords and letting agents in Hanworth book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Hanworth questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hanworth?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Hanworth is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hanworth?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you work in Hanworth?
Yes, we do. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hanworth.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London area like Hanworth, 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. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hanworth
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hanworth
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.