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Roof survey in St John's Wood, Greater London
Roof surveys in St John's Wood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
About our roof survey in St John's Wood
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
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 St John's Wood with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Questions from St John's Wood
How do I find out if my home in St John's Wood is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near South Hampstead station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How soon is the report ready?
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.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In St John's Wood, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Nearby places to St John's Wood
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What a roof survey looks like in St John's Wood
Historic houses such as Winfield House, about 0.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around St John's Wood goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live near a park such as Primrose Hill, 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 South Hampstead station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near O2 Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. If you’re in St John's Wood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
All of NW8, NW6 and NW3 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road. You will find St John's Wood on the A5205, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around St John's Wood: South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in St John's Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cecil Sharp House, Primrose Hill and Arnold House School, among other places. You will also find Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Cafe Med pub (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in St John's Wood itself: South Hampstead station. Other landmarks nearby include Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (less than half a mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near St John's Wood include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.