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Roof survey in Southall, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Southall, with photographs and a written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Southall
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and debris building up in roof valleys.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Southall, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Southall (UB2, UB1, UB6, W7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Southall moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Local roofs in Southall
Osterley House, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southall. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Southall is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Treaty Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Southall station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Hambrough Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Southall is about 3 miles west of Ealing, in Greater London. Southall is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in UB2, UB1, UB6 and W7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Uxbridge Road High Street, Emerald Square and Randolph Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Dormers Wells (1 mile north-east), West Ealing (2 miles east), Yeading (2 miles north), Yiewsley (2 miles north) and Hanwell (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Near you in Southall
We work in homes and buildings around Minet Country Park, Glassy Junction pub and Villiers High School, among other places. Southall has its own railway station: Southall station. Nearby you’ll also find Treaty Centre (2.8 miles south) and Museum of Army Music (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Southall include Northala Fields and Middle Lake.
Towns and villages near Southall
What else we do in Southall
Landlord and commercial surveys in Southall
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Southall
Is parking a problem for a survey in Southall?
It can be, so it is useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Southall?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Southall is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Do you work in Southall?
Yes. Southall is part of the area we cover.
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.