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Connaught Village Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Connaught Village from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in Connaught Village
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and flat roofs.
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. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Connaught Village (W1U, W1H, W2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Connaught Village homes and their roofs
Connaught Village is about 1 mile from the restricted area over Hyde Park, where drone flights need permission from NATS. If the drone is used for your survey, the address is checked against it before any flight. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near London Paddington station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Connaught Village is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Connaught Village and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover Connaught Village.
Roof surveys in W1U, W1H and W2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Craven Road, Harbet Road and Edgware Road. With the A40 and A402 close by, Connaught Village is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Hyde Park Estate (1 mile west), Tyburn (1 mile south-east), Paddington (1 mile north-west), City of Westminster (1 mile east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Connaught Village
Around Connaught Village, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hyde Park, North Westminster Community School and Duke Of Kendal pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include International Community School (less than half a mile north-west) and Royal Society of Medicine Library (0.8 miles east). Connaught Village’s nearest station is London Paddington station, about 0.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Fortius Clinic (0.6 miles east) and Montfichet's Tower (2.8 miles east). Not far away are The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In Connaught Village, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Connaught Village
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Connaught Village
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords and letting agents in Connaught Village book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep the report with your property records
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, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Common questions in Connaught Village
How do I find out if my home in Connaught Village is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Connaught Village?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How much does a roof survey cost in Connaught Village?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Connaught Village
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Historic houses such as Handel Hendrix House, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building around Connaught Village goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.