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Holland Park Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Holland Park. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
How a roof survey works in Holland Park
Our roof surveys cover Holland Park and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Holland Park (W8, W11, W14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Holland Park
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Trees in and around Kensington Palace Green shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
Prices for roof surveys in Holland Park
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
To get a price for roof surveys in Holland Park, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. In Holland Park, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Holland Park
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Roof surveys in Holland Park: local notes
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 1 mile of Holland Park. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Leighton House lies about 0.4 miles south, so building around Holland Park goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. For landlords with property near Kensington Olympia station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Holland Park is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Holland Park is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Holland Park.
Roof surveys in W8, W11 and W14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Dukes Lane, Milson Road and Elsham Road and the roads around them. You will find Holland Park on the A402 and A4204, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Kensington (1 mile south), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Holland Park
Around Holland Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kensington Palace Green, Abdus Salam Library and Windsor Castle in Kensington pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Kensington School (0.6 miles south-east) and Fox Primary School (less than half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include London Museum (0.7 miles east) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a visit in Holland Park, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us 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 the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Holland Park: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Holland Park?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Holland Park is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kensington Olympia station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long does the visit take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.