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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Neasden
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Neasden and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Neasden: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and standing water on a flat extension roof, across gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Neasden could be any of them. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Neasden (NW10, NW2, NW9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In Neasden, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Neasden
Fenton House, about 2.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Neasden. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St Catherine's Church Neasden with St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Parking in Neasden, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised. For landlords with property near Brent Cross West station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Neasden is about 5 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Neasden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Greater London, we cover Neasden. There is also a page for London.
All of NW10, NW2 and NW9 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Dog Lane, High Road and Ilex Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Neasden, we cover Brent Park (1 mile west), Church End (1 mile south), Willesden (1 mile south-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-east) and Willesden Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
What’s near Neasden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Gladstone Park, The Swaminarayan School and Crest Boys' Academy, among other places. Neasden’s nearest station is Brent Cross West station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Neasden Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and London Designer Outlet (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Westbere Copse and Castlebar Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Neasden questions
Are there drone restrictions around Neasden?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and 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. 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.
Is my home in Neasden 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.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.