London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in City of London
We cover all 1 towns and villages across the City of London for landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photos after every survey., with prices that include VAT.
Where we work in the City of London
Across the City of London, that means roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats. Find your town in the lists below for local details.
Biggest towns in the City of London
More services in the City of London
- New roof snagging
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
Postcode areas we cover
Our landlord roof survey service in the City of London
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Prices in the City of London
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Landmarks near City of London
We work in homes and buildings around Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives and the streets around them. Nearby too are Golden Fleece pub (less than half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (under half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). City of London has its own railway station: London Cannon Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles south-west) and London Mithraeum (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Churches close by include St Olave Old Jewry (within half a mile east)
Homes and roofs across the City of London
Older homes across the City of London often keep chimney stacks long after the fires went out, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. The City of London is part of that mix.
City of London: Historic houses such as Mansion House, about 0.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around City of London goes. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Living close to St Alphage Garden is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Why roofs fail
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Useful tips for the City of London property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
The City of London questions
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you work in the City of London?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes the City of London.