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Roof survey in Greenhill, Greater London
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Greenhill, with photos and a written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Greenhill
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across the roof space, natural slate and chimney stacks.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Greenhill, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Greenhill (NW3, NW6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Greenhill
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Useful tips for Greenhill property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about past leaks
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Local roofs in Greenhill
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Greenhill has a long history of building, with 2 Willow Road about 0.3 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Royal School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Shop and office owners around O2 Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take an older house close to Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Greenhill is about 1 mile north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Roofs in Greenhill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Greenhill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Every address in NW3 and NW6 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Back Lane, Well Road and Ornan Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hampstead (1 mile south-west), Vale of Health (1 mile north), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west) and Haverstock (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Greenhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cecil Sharp House, Fitzjohn's Primary School and King William IV Public House, among other places. Nearby too are South Hampstead High School (0.6 miles south) and Hampstead Heath (0.7 miles north-east). Greenhill has its own railway station: Hampstead Heath station. Nearby you’ll also find New End Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Belsize Wood and Parliament Hill.
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Questions from Greenhill
Are there drone restrictions around Greenhill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Greenhill?
Parking in Greenhill, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.