Roof surveys in London
Roof surveys across London
London roofs are tall, old and tightly packed: Victorian terraces, converted flats, mansard roofs and flat roofs over rear extensions. We survey them with ladders, a drone or a cherry picker and send you a written report with photos, usually within 48 hours.
Flat roofs from £180 + VAT · houses from £280 + VAT
Roof surveys we carry out in London
Before you buy
A detailed roof report before you exchange, with estimated costs to help you negotiate.
Drone surveys
For tall terraces, shared buildings and roofs with no safe access. No scaffold needed.
Flat roofs
Rear extensions, dormers and garages, in felt, EPDM, GRP or asphalt.
Commercial and blocks
For landlords, managing agents and business premises.
Leaks and insurance
A written assessment with photos for a leak nobody can find, or for your insurer.
Chimneys and shared stacks
Pointing, flashings, chimney pots and the lead where your roof meets next door’s.
What a Tilley’s roof report looks like
A written report: what we found in each part of the roof, photos of every defect, and a numbered list of what to do, most urgent first. These pages are from a recent survey on a terraced house.
Taken from a real report from October 2026. We’ve removed the customer’s address.
Independent, with no strings
The report is yours. Take it to any roofer, use it to negotiate on a house or send it to your insurer. We do repairs too, so we can quote for the work if you ask, but there’s no obligation.
Why Tilley’s
- Approved member of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors
- Insured up to £5,000,000
- 312 customer reviews
- Report usually within 48 hours
What customers say about our roof surveys
We opted for an independent survey after receiving conflicting information about our roof. George was on site for several hours and performed a thorough assessment, including damp readings, drone usage as well as visual inspection. We received a 17 page report with clear assessment plus photos of the issues raised. We opted for George’s team to undertake the work, Carlos led and was amazing, always checking we were happy, and explaining what was happening. Bradley and Danny also were impeccably polite and worked incredibly efficiently. Thanks to the whole team!
The team at Tilley's were very responsive to my initial enquiry and George came out a few days later to do the survey. He was very thorough, and gave me exactly the information I will need to get the relevant roof repairs done. It was well worth the money, I have been scammed by roofers before so was nervous about getting my roof re-done, but this survey has pointed out all the work that needs to be done, and importantly, what is not required.
Really impressed with Tilley’s. They communicated well throughout and reliably arrived when they said they would. George was very personable and the report was with us within 24 hours which exceeded expectations. We will certainly use them again and glad to have found a reputable company.
How it works
- Get in touchTell us the address, the type of roof and why you need the survey. We’ll give you a price and a date.
- We inspectMost house roofs take between 30 minutes and two hours on site.
- You get the reportUsually within 48 hours, by email, with photos of everything we mention.
- You decideThe report is yours. If you want us to do any of the work, we’ll quote for it separately.
London roof survey questions
Do you cover all of London for roof surveys?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys across London, as well as Surrey, Kent and Sussex. Send us the address and we’ll confirm a date.
How much is a roof survey in London?
Flat roof surveys start from £180 + VAT and house roof surveys from £280 + VAT, for example a 2 to 3 bed terrace. Taller buildings and commercial roofs are priced on request.
Can you survey a London terrace roof with no access?
Yes. A lot of London roofs are tall, tightly packed or shared, so we use a drone to inspect them without scaffold or anyone going up.
How soon will I get the report?
Usually within 48 hours of the visit, by email, with photos of everything we mention.
Other roof surveys we carry out
Homebuyer roof survey
A detailed roof report before you exchange contracts.
Drone roof survey
For high, steep or fragile roofs nobody should walk on.
Flat roof survey
Felt, EPDM, GRP and asphalt roofs, from £180 + VAT.
Commercial roof survey
For landlords, managing agents and business premises.
All roof surveys and prices
Every type of survey we do, what’s included and how it works.
Book a roof survey in London
Send us the address and what the survey is for, and we’ll come back with a price and the first available date.