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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hayes, Greater London
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Hayes, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hayes
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
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. For a purchase in Hayes, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hayes
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Local roofs and buyers in Hayes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Hayes is about 3 miles from RAF Northolt. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Hayes & Harlington station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Hayes is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book.
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. If you are in Hayes, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Hayes and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square, and we cover them all. Being close to the A312, Hayes is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Hayes, we cover Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hayes
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School, Rosedale College and Barra Hall Park. Hayes’s nearest station is Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (within half a mile north). For a walk, there’s Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Questions from Hayes
Is my home in Hayes listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hayes?
Parking in Hayes, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Hayes?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you work in Hayes?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Hayes.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hayes
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. 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’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Hayes 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.
- 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’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
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.