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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kensal Green, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kensal Green, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Kensal Green
We survey roofs for buyers in Kensal Green and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters. That matters for anyone buying in Kensal Green or checking a new roof there: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it is a flat, the lease typically sets out who is responsible for the roof.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Kensal Green (NW10, W10, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Surveys in Kensal Green can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Kensal Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What else we do in Kensal Green
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kensal Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What affects the price in Kensal Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
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.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Kensal Green
Historic houses such as Kensington Palace, about 2.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Kensal Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Kensal Green station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For a London address like Kensal Green, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Kensal Green is about 1 mile south-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Kensal Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Kensal Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the NW10, W10 and NW6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like Waldo Road, Hazel Road and Hiley Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Kensal Rise (1 mile east), College Park (1 mile west), North Kensington (1 mile south-east), Willesden Green (1 mile north) and Kensal Town (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kensal Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Little Wormwood Scrubs, Queens Park Community School and The Masons Arms, among other places. Kensal Green has its own railway station: Kensal Green station. A little further out are Westfield London (1.6 miles south) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Kensal Green includes Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
When to book a survey in Kensal Green
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Martin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Kensal Green: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Kensal Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How do I find out if my home in Kensal Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
How do I book a survey in Kensal Green?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.