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Roof survey in Pinner Green, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Pinner Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pinner Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
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. For a house in Pinner Green with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Pinner Green (HA5, HA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pinner Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Common roof problems in Pinner Green
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Shop and office owners around St. George's Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Surveys in Pinner Green can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Pinner Green
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Your questions about roof surveys in Pinner Green
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Pinner Green?
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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Pinner Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs in Pinner Green
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses like Headstone Manor, about 1.7 miles east, show how far back building around Pinner Green goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If you own a rental within reach of Hatch End station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Pinner Green is about 2 miles north-east of Ruislip, in Greater London. Pinner Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Pinner Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Roof surveys in HA5 and HA6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Love Lane, Tudor Road and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Pinner (1 mile south-east), Eastcote (1 mile south), North Harrow (2 miles south-east), Roxbourne (2 miles south) and Rayners Lane (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles south-east), City of Westminster (12 miles south-east), Marylebone (12 miles south-east), Kensington (11 miles south-east), St Pancras (13 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
What’s near Pinner Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Oddfellows Arms, UTC Heathrow and Eastcote House Gardens, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hatch End station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and St. George's Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Pinner Green includes Harrow Weald Common and Horse Shoe Bay.