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Hounslow West Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Hounslow West, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hounslow West
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hounslow West. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
About our roof survey in Hounslow West
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Hounslow West (TW4, TW3, TW5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hounslow West
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Hounslow West is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport covers Hounslow West, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
Osterley House, about 2.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hounslow West. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Landlords with a home close to Hounslow station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hounslow West is about 2 miles west of Hounslow, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Hounslow West across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Hounslow West. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in TW4, TW3 and TW5 is within our area for roof surveys. Local streets include Ivy Lane, Toad Lane and Bath Road. Main roads around Hounslow West include the A3006 and A3063, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Hounslow West include Heston (1 mile north), Lampton (1 mile east), North Hyde (2 miles north), Hounslow (2 miles east) and Woodlands (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Hounslow West
In Hounslow West, that means homes and buildings near Hounslow Heath, The Heathland School and Gunnersbury Catholic School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hounslow station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Army Music (1.9 miles south-east) and Hounslow Hospital (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Hounslow West includes Richmond Hill and Garden Lake.
Your questions about roof surveys in Hounslow West
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hounslow West?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport covers Hounslow West, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. 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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
I let a flat near Hounslow station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: 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.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Surveys in Hounslow West can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps 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 tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Other services in Hounslow West
Common roof problems in Hounslow West
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.