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Roof Survey in South Harrow
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for South Harrow, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in South Harrow: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We’re often asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and cracked mortar along the ridge, across ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and flat roofs.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often 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. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- South Harrow (HA2, HA1, UB5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in South Harrow
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. South Harrow is about 3 miles from RAF Northolt. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Welldon Park Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Northwick Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you run a business near St. George's Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
South Harrow is about 1 mile south of Harrow, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys in South Harrow for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: HA2, HA1 and UB5. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Grange Road and Dudley Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Roxeth (1 mile north-east), Harrow (1 mile north), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile east), Rayners Lane (1 mile north-west) and Northolt (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in South Harrow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Orley Farm School, Northwick Park and St Dominic's Sixth Form College and the streets around them. South Harrow’s nearest station is Northolt Park station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St. George's Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-east) and Kodak Museum (2 miles north). Not far away are Middle Lake and Northala Fields.
What affects the price in South Harrow
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near South Harrow
Other services in South Harrow
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Useful tips for South Harrow property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Harrow
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a visit in South Harrow, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know 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 safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- 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 is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Questions from South Harrow
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Harrow?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in South Harrow?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
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 is emailed to you.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.