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Roof survey in Kilburn, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Kilburn, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Kilburn, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Roof survey in Kilburn
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Kilburn has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Kilburn (NW6, W9, W10)
- 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
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. In Kilburn, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Roof surveys around Kilburn
The wider area around Kilburn has a long history of building, with Winfield House about 1.7 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Salusbury Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Queens Park (London) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like St Anne's and St Andrew's, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Kilburn is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Kilburn is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Roof surveys in NW6, W9 and W10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as The Lane, Dyne Road and Quex Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Kilburn include the A4003. We also cover the places around Kilburn: Queen's Park (1 mile south), Kensal Rise (1 mile south-west), Brondesbury (1 mile north), Kensal Town (1 mile south) and Kensal Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Near you in Kilburn
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Brondesbury Arms, Maida Vale School and Queen’s Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Kilburn itself: Queens Park (London) station. A little further out are Paddington General Hospital (1 mile south) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Greville Place nature reserve and Primrose Hill.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Common questions in Kilburn
I let a flat near Queens Park (London) station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Kilburn?
Sometimes, yes. If Kilburn has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.