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Roof survey in Hayes, Greater London
Roof surveys in Hayes, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
What a roof survey looks like in Hayes
Historic houses like Northolt Manor, about 3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hayes goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Hayes is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Shop and office owners around The Chimes may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Hayes.
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hayes and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of the UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square. You’ll find Hayes on the A312, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Hayes include Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Hayes
We work in homes and buildings around Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School, Rosedale College and Barra Hall Park and the streets around them. Hayes’s nearest station is Hayes & Harlington station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (within half a mile north). Not far away are Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hayes
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and natural slate.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Hayes, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hayes
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Living close to Barra Hall Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Stay off ladders and the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hayes
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hayes and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Questions from Hayes
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hayes?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hayes?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you work in Hayes?
Yes. We cover Hayes and the rest of Greater London. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
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What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In Hayes, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.