Greater London · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Perivale, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Perivale. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Perivale
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, 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’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof frequently joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters. That matters for anyone buying in Perivale or checking a new roof there: only the parts we are given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease typically says who looks after the roof.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Perivale (UB6, HA0, W5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Perivale property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know your timetable
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask for loft access on the day
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
Perivale questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Perivale?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Is drone flying allowed in Perivale?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Why act early in Perivale
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Perivale
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Perivale, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Also in Perivale
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In Perivale, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Perivale
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Pitzhanger Manor lies about 2 miles south, so building around Perivale goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. Perivale is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised. For landlords with property near South Greenford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Perivale is about 1 mile east of Greenford, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Perivale for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: UB6, HA0 and W5. Streets in the area include Lee Road, Wicket Road and Bilton Road. We also cover the places around Perivale: Pitshanger (1 mile south), Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile south-east), Sudbury Hill (1 mile north), Sudbury (1 mile north) and Greenford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Near you in Perivale
In Perivale, that means homes and buildings near Alperton Community School, Castle Bar Park and Brentham Clubhouse pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is South Greenford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find London Transport Museum Depot (2.8 miles south-east) and London Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.