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Old Oak Common Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Old Oak Common? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Old Oak Common runs like any other.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Oak Common
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you are worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Old Oak Common
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Old Oak Common is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Old Oak Common has a long history of building, with Kelmscott House about 2.5 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Willesden Junction station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Old Oak Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. Old Oak Common is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Old Oak Common is one of the places in Greater London where we work. There’s also a page for London.
Roof surveys in NW10, W3 and NW26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
What’s near Old Oak Common
Around Old Oak Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Green Man Public House, Library for Iranian Studies and Star Chamber Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Little Wormwood Scrubs (0.8 miles east) and St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north). There’s a railway station in Old Oak Common itself: Willesden Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east) and Hammersmith Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Oak Common
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
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 before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common questions in Old Oak Common
Are there drone restrictions around Old Oak Common?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Can a landlord with a rental near Willesden Junction station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Old Oak Common?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Places near Old Oak Common
Also in Old Oak Common
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in Old Oak Common
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.