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Roof Survey in Bayswater
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bayswater, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bayswater
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you are worried about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Bayswater as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bayswater (W2, W8, W11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In Bayswater, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Bayswater
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you live in an older home near Essex Street Chapel, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What the survey will not cover
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bayswater
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 1 mile of Bayswater. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. With Kensington Palace about 0.4 miles south-east, Bayswater 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.
For businesses in and around places like Kensington Arcade, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you look after a building such as Fox Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bayswater is about 1 mile north-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys in Bayswater for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
We work across the W2, W8 and W11 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Dukes Lane, Salem Road and Aubrey Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Bayswater sits on or near the A4204 and A4206, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Westbourne (1 mile north), Westbourne Green (1 mile north), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Paddington (1 mile north-east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Around Bayswater
We work in homes and buildings around Kensington Palace Green, Abdus Salam Library and Kensington School. Other local landmarks include Lansdowne College (within half a mile north-east) and The Churchill Arms (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is London Paddington station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
Bayswater: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near London Paddington station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Are there drone restrictions around Bayswater?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 1 mile of Bayswater. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Bayswater is about 2 miles from the restricted area over Hyde Park, where drone flights need permission from NATS. We check whether the address falls inside it, and if it does we apply for permission, which is not always given. 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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you work in Bayswater?
Yes. We survey roofs in Bayswater and the rest of Greater London. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bayswater
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bayswater and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Bayswater moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.