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Roof survey in Kenton, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Kenton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof surveys around Kenton
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Headstone Manor, about 2.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Kenton goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Kenton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces like Preston Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Kenton is about 2 miles south of Stanmore, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Kenton and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the HA3, HA7 and HA1 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Retreat Close, Kenton Road and Woodgrange Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A4006, Kenton is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Kenton: South Kenton (1 mile south), Northwick Park (1 mile south-west), Greenhill (1 mile west), Wealdstone (1 mile north-west) and Harrow on the Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Kenton
We work in homes and buildings around Uxendon Manor Primary School, The New Moon pub and Preston Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kenton station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St. Anns (1.3 miles west) and Hilfield Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Masons Field and Northala Fields.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kenton
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Kenton are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Kenton (HA3, HA7, HA1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kenton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Kenton, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Kenton questions
How do I find out if my home in Kenton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is drone flying allowed in Kenton?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you work in Kenton?
Yes. We survey roofs in Kenton and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Kenton
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles