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Greenford Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Greenford.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
About our roof survey in Greenford
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Greenford (UB6, UB5, UB1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
FAQs for Greenford
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Greenford?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is drone flying allowed in Greenford?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How do I book a survey in Greenford?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much does a roof survey cost in Greenford?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In Greenford, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, 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 with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What affects the price in Greenford
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Roof surveys around Greenford
The wider area around Greenford has a long history of building, with Northolt Manor about 1 mile north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Northala Fields is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of the Holy Cross (old Church), its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Greenford is about 3 miles north-west of Ealing, in Greater London. Anywhere in Greenford, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across UB6, UB5 and UB1 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Courthope Road, Oldfield Farm Gardens and Greenford Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A4090 and A4127, Greenford is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Northolt (1 mile north-west), Perivale (1 mile east), Sudbury (2 miles north-east), Sudbury Hill (2 miles north-east) and Dormers Wells (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Near you in Greenford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ada Lovelace Church of England High School, The Railway pub and Northala Fields and the streets around them. Greenford has its own railway station: Greenford station. Well-known places in the area include London Designer Outlet (3 miles north-east) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Litten Nature Reserve.
Do you need a roof survey in Greenford?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Shop and office owners around London Designer Outlet may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.