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Roof Survey in Park Royal
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Park Royal and across Greater London.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in Park Royal
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, 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. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Park Royal has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Park Royal (NW10, W3, W5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Park Royal property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Photograph stains when they appear
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What we’re asked to look at in Park Royal
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Harlesden station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
Park Royal questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Park Royal?
It depends on the street. If Park Royal has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Park Royal?
It depends on the exact address and the weather 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Nearby places to Park Royal
What else we do in Park Royal
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
What a roof survey looks like in Park Royal
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Pitzhanger Manor, about 2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Park Royal goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Shop and office owners around London Designer Outlet may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Gabriel's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Park Royal is about 1 mile south-west of Harlesden, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Park Royal and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Park Royal. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of NW10, W3 and W5 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Dukes Road, Abbey Road and Grieg Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Park Royal: West Twyford (1 mile north-west), Hanger Hill (1 mile south-west), Stonebridge (1 mile north), Stonebridge Park (1 mile north) and Old Oak Common (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Near you in Park Royal
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St. Raphael's Edible Garden, Grand Junction Arms and The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, among other places. You will also find Library for Iranian Studies (1.5 miles south) and The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (1.1 miles south-west). The closest station to Park Royal is Harlesden station, about 0.8 miles north-east. A little further out are London Designer Outlet (2 miles north) and London Transport Museum Depot (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Park Royal includes Castlebar Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Park Royal
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Park Royal
- Prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience