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Roof Survey in Kensal Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Kensal Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
When to book a survey in Kensal Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Princess Frederica CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
About our roof survey in Kensal Green
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We’re frequently asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and flashings that have come away from the wall, across flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Kensal Green, as across London, that is why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Kensal Green (NW10, W10, NW6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Surveys in Kensal Green can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- 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.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kensal Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What a roof survey looks like in Kensal Green
About 2.4 miles south-east lies Kensington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Kensal Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a business near Westfield London, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Kensal Green station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Kensal Green is about 1 mile south-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Bookings from Kensal Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Kensal Green. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the NW10, W10 and NW6 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Waldo Road, Hazel Road and Hiley Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Kensal Rise (1 mile east), College Park (1 mile west), North Kensington (1 mile south-east), Willesden Green (1 mile north) and Kensal Town (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kensal Green
In Kensal Green, that means homes and buildings near Little Wormwood Scrubs, Queens Park Community School and The Masons Arms and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Kensal Green itself: Kensal Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Westfield London (1.6 miles south) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
Questions from Kensal Green
Is parking a problem for a survey in Kensal Green?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Kensal Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.