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Pre-purchase roof survey in Yiewsley, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Yiewsley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Yiewsley
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at quick fixes on flashings and valleys and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
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 are buying a flat or house in Yiewsley, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Yiewsley (UB5, UB4, UB1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Yiewsley: local notes
Yiewsley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. The wider area around Yiewsley has a long history of building, with Northolt Manor about 1.4 miles north-east. If yours is one of the older homes, 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 landlords with property near Southall station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For a London address like Yiewsley, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Yiewsley is about 2 miles north-east of Hayes, in Greater London. We cover Yiewsley and the rest of Greater London. Yiewsley is one of the places in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: UB5, UB4 and UB1. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Owen Road, Friar Road and Maple Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Yiewsley, we cover Yeading (1 mile north), Dormers Wells (2 miles south-east), Northolt (2 miles north-east), Southall (2 miles south) and South Ruislip (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Near you in Yiewsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart Public House, Northala Fields and Barnhill Community High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southall station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Hayes Cottage Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and The Chimes (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Northala Fields and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Yiewsley
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Yiewsley questions
How do I find out if my home in Yiewsley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Yiewsley?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
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.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Yiewsley moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Yiewsley
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Take an older house close to St Joseph the Worker & Dovetail Centre: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.