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Fitzrovia Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Fitzrovia, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof surveys around Fitzrovia
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have 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. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Handel Hendrix House, about 0.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fitzrovia. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near London Euston station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you run a business near Brunswick Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Fitzrovia is about 1 mile north-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. We cover Fitzrovia and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Fitzrovia is one of the places in Greater London where we work for roof surveys.
Roof surveys in NW1W, W1T and W1G work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Euston Road, Duke's Road and Market Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Fitzrovia sits on or near the A501 and A4200, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Fitzrovia include Euston (1 mile north-east), Marylebone (1 mile south-west), Bloomsbury (1 mile east), Somers Town (1 mile north-east) and Soho (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
What’s near Fitzrovia
Typical jobs here are in homes near Carpenters Arms, UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies and St Anne's Churchyard. Nearby too are Wellcome Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (within half a mile north). Fitzrovia has its own railway station: London Euston station. Well-known places in the area include London Foot Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Blindiana Museum (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Primrose Hill.
How a roof survey works in Fitzrovia
We survey roofs in Fitzrovia and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Fitzrovia are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Fitzrovia (NW1W, W1T, W1G)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- File the report with your home documents
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Fitzrovia runs like any other.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Fitzrovia
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Fitzrovia
Other services in Fitzrovia
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fitzrovia
Landlords and letting agents in Fitzrovia book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Questions from Fitzrovia
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fitzrovia?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near London Euston station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Fitzrovia?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Signs you need a roof survey in Fitzrovia
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Whitefield's Tabernacle, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA