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City of Westminster Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in City of Westminster, with photos and a clear written report.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
About our roof survey in City of Westminster
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and natural slate, and people most often book us about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In City of Westminster, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- City of Westminster (W2, NW8, W9, SW1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Any roof job in City of Westminster means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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 City of Westminster
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Also near City of Westminster
What else we do in City of Westminster
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In City of Westminster, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Questions from City of Westminster
Can a landlord with a rental near Bond Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in City of Westminster is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Is City of Westminster in your area?
Yes. City of Westminster is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Common roof problems in City of Westminster
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
Take a building like St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Local roofs in City of Westminster
City of Westminster is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. With Handel Hendrix House about 0.3 miles east, City of Westminster sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St Mark's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Bond Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
City of Westminster is about 3 miles west of London, in Greater London. City of Westminster gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. City of Westminster is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
We survey roofs across the W2, NW8, W9 and SW1V postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Portman Square, Grosvenor Square and Cavendish Square, all of which we cover. With the A4 and A5 close by, City of Westminster is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Marylebone (1 mile north-east), Mayfair (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile west), Burlington Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north-west). City of Westminster is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London.
What’s near City of Westminster
Typical jobs here are in homes near LITE Regal International School, Royal Society of Medicine Library and Devonshire Arms, among other places. Also close by are The St Marylebone CofE School (0.5 miles north) and Hyde Park (0.6 miles south-west). There is a railway station in City of Westminster itself: Bond Street station. Nearby you will also find Dunhill Museum & Archive (within half a mile north) and Kingly Court (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near City of Westminster include Serpentine and Primrose Hill.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.