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Roof Survey in Lisson Grove
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Lisson Grove from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof survey in Lisson Grove
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and flashings that have come away from the wall, on flat roofs, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Lisson Grove with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Lisson Grove (NW8, W1H, W2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Lisson Grove moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Local roofs in Lisson Grove
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Lisson Grove is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Historic houses such as Winfield House, about 0.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Lisson Grove goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. For landlords with property near London Marylebone station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Lisson Grove is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. If you are in Lisson Grove, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the NW8, W1H and W2 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Hall Road, Park Road and Lodge Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Lisson Grove sits on or near the A5 and A40, which makes travel easy. We also cover Paddington Green (1 mile south-west), Paddington (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-west), Connaught Village (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Near you in Lisson Grove
We work in homes and buildings around RIBA Library, St John's Wood Art School and Regent's Park. There is a railway station in Lisson Grove itself: London Marylebone station. Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (3 miles east) and Maida Vale Hospital for Nervous Diseases (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Lisson Grove include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lisson Grove
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Any roof job in Lisson Grove means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Signs you need a roof survey in Lisson Grove
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Kingly Court, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Lisson Grove
Is parking a problem for a survey in Lisson Grove?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Is my home in Lisson Grove listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How much does a roof survey cost in Lisson Grove?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.