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Roof Survey in Hillingdon
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- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Hillingdon
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about torn or sagging underlay and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Hillingdon has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hillingdon (UB10, UB8, UB9, HA4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hillingdon: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hillingdon is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around Hillingdon?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Hillingdon. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. RAF Northolt is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hillingdon?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hillingdon
With Ickenham Hall about 1.8 miles north, Hillingdon sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. RAF Northolt is about 2 miles from Hillingdon. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of West Drayton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hillingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Hayes, in Greater London. Hillingdon gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Hillingdon is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. There is also a page for London.
Every address in UB10, UB8, UB9 and HA4 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Larches, Brampton Road and Clifton Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Hillingdon on the B465 and B467, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Hillingdon: Uxbridge (1 mile west), Ickenham (1 mile north), Cowley (2 miles south-west), Yiewsley (2 miles south-west) and Hayes (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Hillingdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Highfield Primary School, Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens and Oak Wood School. The nearest railway station is West Drayton station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.4 miles north-west) and Hillingdon Hospital (1 mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Northala Fields and Gutteridge Wood and Meadows.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hillingdon
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In Hillingdon, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Do you need a roof survey in Hillingdon?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Look out for signs like these:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Abbotsfield School for Boys will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- When you will get the report
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Surveys in Hillingdon can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you, 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 get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.