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Landlord roof survey in Bow Common, Greater London
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bow Common, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Local roofs in Bow Common
With Sutton House about 2.4 miles north-west, Bow Common sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. If your home in Bow Common is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places such as Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For landlords with property near Limehouse station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Bow Common is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bow Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Bow Common and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the E14, E3 and E1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Market Way, Knapp Road and Thomas Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Limehouse (1 mile west), Bromley (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile north-west), Poplar (1 mile south) and Canary Wharf (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Bow Common
We work in homes and buildings around Stebon Primary School, The Widow's Son pub and Bartlett Park. The nearest railway station is Limehouse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (2.4 miles west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
Landlord roof survey in Bow Common: what you get
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
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 Bow Common has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Bow Common (E14, E3, E1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Bow Common
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Bow Common: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Bow Common is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Limehouse station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Bow Common?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What we’re asked to look at in Bow Common
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
As a London address, Bow Common can be tricky for parking: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
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Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.