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Sipson Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Sipson, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sipson
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and loose pots and cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Sipson, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Sipson (UB7, UB3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Sipson: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport covers Sipson, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
With Osterley House about 4.3 miles east, the area around Sipson has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you own a rental within reach of West Drayton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Sipson is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Sipson is about 1 mile south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. Sipson is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Sipson and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the UB7 and UB3 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on East Road, Sipson Lane and Sipson Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Harlington (1 mile south-east), Harmondsworth (1 mile south-west), Heathrow (2 miles south), Cranford (2 miles south-east) and Longford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Sipson
In Sipson, that means homes and buildings near Lake Farm Country Park, Harlington Community School and The Plough pub, among other places. The closest station to Sipson is West Drayton station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Chimes (3.7 miles north) and Harlington (within half a mile south). Not far away are Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sipson
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Sipson we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Sipson
Is my home in Sipson listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Sipson?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.