Greater London · London and the South East
Roof survey in Dartmouth Park, Greater London
We carry out roof surveys in Dartmouth Park and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
What a roof survey looks like in Dartmouth Park
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Trees in and around Whittington Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Gospel Oak station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Dartmouth Park is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Dartmouth Park gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Greater London, we cover Dartmouth Park.
Every address in NW5, N19 and N7 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hugo Road, Ward Road and Anson Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lissenden Gardens (1 mile south-west), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Gospel Oak (1 mile south-west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north-east) and Highgate (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Dartmouth Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dartmouth Arms, Whittington Park and Brookfield Primary School. Other local landmarks include Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.4 miles north) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.5 miles south). The nearest railway station is Gospel Oak station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find O2 Centre (1.8 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Belsize Wood and Dartmouth Park Hill.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dartmouth Park
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and natural slate.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Dartmouth Park (NW5, N19, N7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dartmouth Park
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Dartmouth Park 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.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
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.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for roof surveys in Dartmouth Park, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about roof surveys in Dartmouth Park
Can a landlord with a rental near Gospel Oak station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Dartmouth Park?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Do you need a roof survey in Dartmouth Park?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For businesses in and around places such as O2 Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys