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Roof survey in Cranford, Greater London
Independent roof surveys in Cranford. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
How a roof survey works in Cranford
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed worn or blocked valleys and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings alike.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Cranford has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Cranford (TW4, TW5, UB3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Cranford, 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.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What else we do in Cranford
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cranford
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport covers Cranford, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Cranford Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For businesses in and around places like Treaty Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Cranford is about 2 miles north of Feltham, in Greater London. We cover Cranford and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Greater London, we cover Cranford and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We work across the TW4, TW5 and UB3 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ely Road, Park Lane and The Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hatton (1 mile south-west), Harlington (1 mile north-west), Heathrow (2 miles west), Feltham (2 miles south) and Sipson (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Cranford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cranford Community College, The Queen's Head pub and Hounslow Heath. The nearest railway station is Hayes & Harlington station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hounslow Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Treaty Centre (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Garden Lake and Northala Fields.
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Cranford
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For landlords with property near Hayes & Harlington station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Cranford: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cranford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Hayes & Harlington station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How much is a survey?
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 including VAT.