Greater London · London and the South East
West Drayton Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in West Drayton, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Drayton
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and loose chimney pots, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in West Drayton as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- West Drayton (UB7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in West Drayton
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What a roof survey looks like in West Drayton
Ickenham Hall, about 4.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Drayton. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. West Drayton is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given.
Landlords with a home close to West Drayton station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Martin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
West Drayton is about 2 miles west of Hayes, in Greater London. We survey roofs in West Drayton as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across UB7 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Constabulary Place, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Yiewsley (1 mile north), Thorney (1 mile west), Cowley (2 miles north), Hayes (2 miles east) and Hillingdon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in West Drayton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park Academy West London, The Fox and Pheasant pub and Lake Farm Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Chimes (3 miles north) and British Airways Heritage Collection (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
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West Drayton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Drayton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in West Drayton?
It depends on the street. If West Drayton has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you work in West Drayton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, West Drayton included.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes 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 normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in West Drayton we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s 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.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, 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.
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Signs you need a roof survey in West Drayton
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings like West Drayton Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
Why act early in West Drayton
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
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