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Pinner Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Pinner, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
About our roof survey in Pinner
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. 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 photos.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Pinner (HA5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Other services in Pinner
What affects the price in Pinner
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
What a roof survey looks like in Pinner
Historic houses such as Headstone Manor, about 1.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Pinner goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a business near St. George's Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live near a park such as Eastcote House Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Hatch End station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Pinner is about 1 mile north-east of Ruislip, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys in Pinner for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Pinner and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Roof surveys in HA5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Love Lane, Tudor Road and Marsh Road and the roads around them. We also cover Pinner Green (1 mile north-west), Eastcote (1 mile south), North Harrow (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile south) and Rayners Lane (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (12 miles south-east), Marylebone (12 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Near you in Pinner
Around Pinner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pinner High School, Heathfield School and The Oddfellows Arms, among other places. Pinner’s nearest station is Hatch End station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and St. George's Shopping Centre (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Pinner include Horse Shoe Bay and Northala Fields.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Any roof job in Pinner 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, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Pinner
Is drone flying allowed in Pinner?
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 a downpour, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Pinner?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a visit in Pinner, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.