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Roof Survey in West Kensington
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Kensington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Kensington
About 0.4 miles north-east lies Garden Lodge, a reminder of how long the area around West Kensington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea covers West Kensington, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the heliport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
If you own a rental within reach of Kensington Olympia station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For businesses in and around places like Hammersmith Broadway, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For an older house near a landmark like St Cuthbert's, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
West Kensington is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in West Kensington. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
We work across the W14, SW6 and SW5 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around West Kensington: North End (1 mile west), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near West Kensington
In West Kensington, that means homes and buildings near Avonmore Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and Seven Stars pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (1 mile south-east) and Fulham Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Campden Hill and The Long Water.
Roof survey in West Kensington
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and cracked mortar along the ridge, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in West Kensington with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- West Kensington (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Kensington
What else we do in West Kensington
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In West Kensington, 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.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In West Kensington, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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FAQs for West Kensington
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kensington Olympia station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Is drone flying allowed in West Kensington?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. West Kensington is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We ask the heliport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Kensington
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in West Kensington
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Useful tips for West Kensington property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.