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Roof Survey in Brentford
Wondering about the roof at a property in Brentford? We carry out roof surveys in Brentford and across Greater London.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in Brentford
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you are worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Brentford as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Brentford (TW8, W3, W4, W5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Surveys in Brentford can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Brentford homes and their roofs
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Brentford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like St Paul's CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Brentford is about 2 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys in Brentford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TW8, W3, W4 and W5 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Place and New Road, all of which we cover. Brentford sits on or near the A4 and A315, which makes travel easy. We also cover Brentford End (1 mile south-west), Northfields (1 mile north-west), Gillette Corner (1 mile west), Isleworth (2 miles south-west) and Spring Grove (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (4 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Near you in Brentford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Library for Iranian Studies, Brentford School for Girls and Kew College Prep. Other local landmarks include The Brook pub (less than half a mile south-west) and Kew Green (0.7 miles south-east). There is a railway station in Brentford itself: Brentford station. Nearby you will also find Treaty Centre (3 miles south-west) and Musical Museum (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Long Wood.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brentford
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Signs you need a roof survey in Brentford
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
Historic houses such as Kew Palace, about 0.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Brentford goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
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Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Brentford
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Brentford: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Brentford?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Brentford?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.