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Roof survey in Acton, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Acton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Acton runs like any other.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
How a roof survey works in Acton
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We’re often asked to look into lifted, split or missing lead flashings and worn or blocked valleys, on natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Acton with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Acton (W3, W4, NW10, W12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about roof surveys in Acton
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Acton?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Can a landlord with a rental near Acton Central station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Acton
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Also in Acton
Roof surveys around Acton
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Gunnersbury Park about 1.4 miles south-west, Acton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Derwentwater Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you run a business near Westfield London, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Acton is about 3 miles west of Kensington, in Greater London. Surveys in Acton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Acton is one of the places in Greater London we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of W3, W4, NW10 and W12 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Road and Woodhurst Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the B490 and A4000, Acton is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Acton Vale (1 mile east), Acton Green (1 mile south), Bedford Park (1 mile south), Hanger Hill (1 mile north-west) and South Acton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Around Acton
In Acton, that means homes and buildings near Leap Service - the National Autistics Society, Library for Iranian Studies and Ark Soane Academy, among other places. Nearby too are The Windmill pub (under half a mile south) and Ealing Common (1.2 miles west). There’s a railway station in Acton itself: Acton Central station. A little further out are Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital (1.3 miles east) and London Transport Museum Depot (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Acton include Castlebar Hill and Hanger Hill Wood.
Do you need a roof survey in Acton?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn or blocked valleys
Trees in and around Ealing Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.