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Roof survey in Westbourne, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Westbourne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof survey in Westbourne: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and debris building up in roof valleys.
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. If your home in Westbourne has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Westbourne (W2, W11, W9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. 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. Otherwise, the visit in Westbourne runs like any other.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Nearby places to Westbourne
What else we do in Westbourne
Why it is worth a survey now in Westbourne
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Any roof job in Westbourne means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Westbourne
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Roof surveys around Westbourne
About 0.8 miles south-east lies Kensington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Westbourne has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 1 mile of Westbourne. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
For businesses in and around places such as Kensington Arcade, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Westbourne is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Westbourne is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the W2, W11 and W9 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Salem Road, Acklam Road and Morgan Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Westbourne include the A404 and A4206, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Westbourne Green (1 mile north-east), Bayswater (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north) and Paddington Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Around Westbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Maida Vale School, Abdus Salam Library and Westminster Academy, among other places. You’ll also find Emslie Horniman's Pleasance (0.8 miles north-west) and Cock and Bottle pub (under half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is London Paddington station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Paddington General Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (within half a mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Questions from Westbourne
Is my home in Westbourne listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Westbourne?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Westbourne
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take an older house close to St Stephen's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price