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West Brompton Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in West Brompton. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In West Brompton, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without 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 booking.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Brompton
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in West Brompton as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- West Brompton (SW6, SW10, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Brompton
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Brompton?
Parking in West Brompton, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is my home in West Brompton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in West Brompton?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Brompton
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof surveys in West Brompton: local notes
About 0.6 miles north lies Garden Lodge, a reminder of how long the area around West Brompton has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park such as Gwendwr Garden, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
West Brompton is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. In West Brompton, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Roof surveys in SW6, SW10 and SW5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Sun Road, Star Road and Farm Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find West Brompton on the A3218 and A3220, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside West Brompton, we cover Earl's Court (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Little Chelsea (1 mile east) and South Kensington (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Around West Brompton
In West Brompton, that means homes and buildings near The London Oratory School, The Fulham Boys School and Gwendwr Garden and the streets around them. Also close by are Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.1 miles north-east) and Coleherne public house (within half a mile north-east). West Brompton has its own railway station: West Brompton station. A little further out are Kensington Arcade (1 mile north) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (within half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and WWT London Wetland Centre.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Do you need a roof survey in West Brompton?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Luke, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?