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Hatton Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Hatton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. 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 South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hatton
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. If you’ve noticed blocked or leaking gutters and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Hatton 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. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hatton (TW14, TW6, TW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- 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
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hatton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hatton
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Hatton
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Hatton
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hatton?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
How do I find out if my home in Hatton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. 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 it applies.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. 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 choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hatton
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For a London address like Hatton, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hatton
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Hatton is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given.
For landlords with property near Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Osterley House lies about 3.4 miles north-east, so building around Hatton goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Hatton is about 1 mile north of Feltham, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Hatton, the roof can be surveyed. Hatton is one of the places in Greater London we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TW14, TW6 and TW4 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Faggs Road, Envoy Avenue and Myrtle Avenue, all of which we cover. With the A30 close by, Hatton is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Cranford (1 mile north-east), Heathrow (1 mile west), Harlington (1 mile north-west), Bedfont (1 mile south-west) and Feltham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Around Hatton
We work in homes and buildings around Green Man Public House, Hounslow Heath and Rivers Academy West London. Hatton’s nearest station is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Treaty Centre (2.5 miles east) and Harlington (1.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.