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Roof Survey in Somers Town
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Somers Town. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Somers Town
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
How a roof survey works in Somers Town
Our roof surveys cover Somers Town and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed debris building up in roof valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles alike.
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 Somers Town has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Somers Town we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. 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.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Somers Town
Is drone flying allowed in Somers Town?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Is my home in Somers Town listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Local roofs in Somers Town
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Somers Town is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Living close to Lewis Cubitt Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you run a business near Brunswick Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Somers Town and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover Somers Town.
Roof surveys in NW1W, NW1 and W1T are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A400 and A501, Somers Town is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Somers Town, we cover Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Somers Town
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Regent High School, Wellcome Collection and Lewis Cubitt Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (under half a mile south) and Prince Arthur pub (within half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Somers Town itself: London Euston station. Well-known places in the area include Brunswick Centre (0.6 miles south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Somers Town include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Photograph stains when they appear
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Why get it checked now?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Somers Town
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.