Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Uxbridge Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Uxbridge, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Common questions in Uxbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Uxbridge?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near West Drayton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much does a roof survey cost in Uxbridge?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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.
Roof survey in Uxbridge: what you get
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across flat roofs, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Uxbridge, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Uxbridge (UB8, UB10, UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Uxbridge
What else we do in Uxbridge
What affects the price in Uxbridge
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Roof surveys around Uxbridge
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Uxbridge is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
For businesses in and around places like The Chimes, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Ickenham Hall, about 2.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Uxbridge. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Uxbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Hayes, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Uxbridge and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Uxbridge. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in UB8, UB10 and UB9 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on York Road, Lawn Road and How's Road. Main roads around Uxbridge include the A4007, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Cowley (1 mile south), New Denham (1 mile north-west), Hillingdon (1 mile east), Ickenham (2 miles north-east) and Yiewsley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (13 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (11 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Uxbridge
We work in homes and buildings around Uxbridge High School, West Middlesex College and Three Tuns pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Drayton station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Chimes (within half a mile north) and Hillingdon Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Northala Fields and Uxbridge Moor.
Signs you need a roof survey in Uxbridge
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.
How it 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 roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to Uxbridge is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about past leaks
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
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. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.