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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in South Kenton
Pre-purchase roof surveys across South Kenton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in South Kenton
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you’re buying a flat or house in South Kenton, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- South Kenton (HA9, HA0, HA3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near South Kenton
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Landlord and commercial surveys in South Kenton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in South Kenton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes 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.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for South Kenton
How do I find out if my home in South Kenton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is parking a problem for a survey in South Kenton?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
Do you work in South Kenton?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes South Kenton.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a London area like South Kenton, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Kenton
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Local roofs and buyers in South Kenton
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.6 miles north-west lies Headstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around South Kenton has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near South Kenton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Parking in South Kenton, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised. The streets around a church like Church of the Annunciation are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
South Kenton is about 1 mile north-west of Wembley, in Greater London. We survey roofs in South Kenton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. South Kenton is one of the places in Greater London we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for London.
Every address in HA9, HA0 and HA3 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Peel Road, Holt Road and Byron Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Northwick Park (1 mile west), Kenton (1 mile north), North Wembley (1 mile south), Brondesbury Park (1 mile south) and Harrow on the Hill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
What’s near South Kenton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Windermere pub, Preston Park and Wembley High Technology College, among other places. South Kenton has its own railway station: South Kenton station. A little further out are St. Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Kodak Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Kenton include Castlebar Hill and Masons Field.