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Roof Survey in Ivybridge
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Ivybridge and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ivybridge
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Ivybridge (TW7, TW1, TW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Ivybridge: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ivybridge?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are there drone restrictions around Ivybridge?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Ivybridge is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How much does a roof survey cost in Ivybridge?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Also near Ivybridge
What else we do in Ivybridge
Ivybridge homes and their roofs
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Ivybridge. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. 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 Ivybridge is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Shop and office owners around Treaty Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Living close to Inwood Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Ivybridge is about 1 mile south-east of Hounslow, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ivybridge and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across TW7, TW1 and TW2 for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Hall Road, Rugby Road and Mogden Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Hounslow (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile north), Twickenham (1 mile south), Isleworth (1 mile north-east) and St Margarets (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Near you in Ivybridge
In Ivybridge, that means homes and buildings near The Richmond upon Thames School, Inwood Park and Duke of Cambridge pub. Ivybridge’s nearest station is Twickenham station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find South Middlesex Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Treaty Centre (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Richmond Hill and Garden Lake.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Ivybridge
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Twickenham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.