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Roof survey in The Hyde, Greater London
Roof surveys in The Hyde from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in The Hyde: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at worn lead at chimneys and abutments and torn or sagging underlay, across the roof space, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in The Hyde with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- The Hyde (NW9, NW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Why it’s worth a survey now in The Hyde
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in The Hyde
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Hendon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Shop and office owners around Brent Cross Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Matthias the Apostle church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
The Hyde is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. If you are in The Hyde, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover The Hyde and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of NW9 and NW4 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around The Hyde include the A5. Close by, we survey roofs in West Hendon (1 mile north), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near The Hyde
In The Hyde, that means homes and buildings near Moon Under Water pub, Brampton College and West Hendon Playing Fields, among other places. The Hyde has its own railway station: Hendon station. A little further out are St Andrew's Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near The Hyde include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Places near The Hyde
More services for The Hyde
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Questions from The Hyde
I let a flat near Hendon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in The Hyde?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in The Hyde runs like any other.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.