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Roof Survey in Ickenham
Roof surveys in Ickenham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Do you need a roof survey in Ickenham?
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near West Ruislip station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ickenham
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually 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. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ickenham (UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Ickenham runs like any other.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why get it checked now?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Nearby places to Ickenham
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Ickenham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ickenham and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys around Ickenham
With Ickenham Hall about 0.4 miles north-east, Ickenham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. RAF Northolt is about 2 miles from Ickenham. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Chimes, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like The Douay Martyrs Catholic School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ickenham. Our Greater London coverage includes Ickenham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in UB10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
What’s near Ickenham
Around Ickenham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Glebe Primary School, Church Field Gardens and Vyners School. The nearest railway station is West Ruislip station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Hillingdon Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
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.
Questions from Ickenham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ickenham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near West Ruislip station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Is Ickenham in your area?
Yes, we do. Ickenham is part of the area we cover.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.