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Roof survey in Willesden Green, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Willesden Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Willesden Green
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Willesden Green are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Willesden Green (NW10, NW2, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Willesden Green
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Willesden Green?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Willesden Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you cover Willesden Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Willesden Green.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I book a survey in Willesden Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. In Willesden Green, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Willesden Green 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? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Willesden Green
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Living close to Roundwood Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Roof surveys around Willesden Green
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Fenton House about 2.5 miles north-east, Willesden Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Kensal Rise station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Willesden Green is about 1 mile south-east of Neasden, in Greater London. Willesden Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Willesden Green. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of NW10, NW2 and NW6 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Fry Road, High Road and Dean Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Willesden Green include Willesden (1 mile north), College Park (1 mile south), Kensal Green (1 mile south), Harlesden (1 mile south-west) and Kensal Rise (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (5 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Willesden Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Roundwood Park, Brondesbury College and Capital City Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kensal Rise station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find O2 Centre (2.2 miles east) and Brent Museum and Archives (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and Westbere Copse.
Towns and villages near Willesden Green
Also in Willesden Green
What affects the price in Willesden Green
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys