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Roof survey in Hanwell, Greater London
Roof surveys in Hanwell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hanwell
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
About our roof survey in Hanwell
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and debris building up in roof valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is 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 photographs.
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.
- Location
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Hanwell
Also in Hanwell
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a visit in Hanwell, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
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. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Hanwell
Is drone flying allowed in Hanwell?
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hanwell station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
What affects the price in Hanwell
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a roof survey looks like in Hanwell
Historic houses such as Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hanwell goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Hanwell station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mellitus, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Surveys in Hanwell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of W7, W13 and UB2 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road. Being close to the A4001, Hanwell is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Near you in Hanwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drayton Manor High School, Cuckoo Schools and Drayton Green. Hanwell has its own railway station: Hanwell station. Other landmarks nearby include Ealing Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Hanwell includes Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.