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Roof survey in West Ealing, Greater London
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Ealing. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Useful tips for West Ealing property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- File the report with your home documents
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
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. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
About our roof survey in West Ealing
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We’re often asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on chimney stacks, flat roofs 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. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roof surveys around West Ealing
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Ealing. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces like Drayton Green can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Hanwell station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For businesses in and around places such as Treaty Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. West Ealing is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. West Ealing is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in W7, W13 and UB2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find West Ealing on the A4001, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Around West Ealing
We work in homes and buildings around Drayton Green, The Viaduct pub and Cuckoo Schools. There is a railway station in West Ealing itself: Hanwell station. Well-known places in the area include Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Treaty Centre (3 miles south). Open spaces near West Ealing include Long Wood and Middle Lake.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two 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. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the price in West Ealing
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
West Ealing questions
I let a flat near Hanwell station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Ealing?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In West Ealing, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
For a price for your roof in West Ealing, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Ealing
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Ealing
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Ealing. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.