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Pre-purchase roof survey in Norwood Green, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Norwood Green.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Norwood Green: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If you’re worried about old water stains in the roof space and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Norwood Green, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Norwood Green (UB2, TW5, TW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Norwood Green homes and their roofs
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Norwood Green. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Historic houses like Osterley House, about 0.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Norwood Green goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For a London address like Norwood Green, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Southall station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Norwood Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southall, in Greater London. Roofs in Norwood Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Norwood Green and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: UB2, TW5 and TW7. We cover properties on Norwood Road, Stour Avenue and Durham Avenue. With the M4 and A3005 close by, Norwood Green is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Norwood Green include North Hyde (1 mile west), Heston (1 mile south-west), Osterley (1 mile south-east), Spring Grove (1 mile south-east) and Lampton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Around Norwood Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Inwood Park, The Plough Public House and Heston Community School and the streets around them. Norwood Green’s nearest station is Southall station, about 1 mile north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Bernard's Hospital (1 mile north-east) and Museum of Army Music (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Garden Lake and Castlebar Hill.
Towns and villages near Norwood Green
What else we do in Norwood Green
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Surveys in Norwood Green can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Norwood Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Book once your offer is accepted
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Norwood Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Norwood Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Questions from Norwood Green
Are there drone restrictions around Norwood Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Norwood Green. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How do I find out if my home in Norwood Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey visit take?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Any roof job in Norwood Green means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.