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Landlord roof survey in Bow, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bow, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bow
We survey let and shared roofs in Bow and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Bow as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Bow (E3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Any roof job in Bow means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Bow
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Bow
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Bow moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Bow homes and their roofs
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Sutton House, about 1.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bow goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Hackney Wick station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul Old Ford, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Bow and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Bow is one of the places in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys.
We cover every part of E3 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street. Main roads around Bow include the B142, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Bow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lord Tredegar Public House, Grove Hall Park and Mulberry UTC and the streets around them. The closest station to Bow is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include V&A East (0.9 miles north-east) and St Clement's Hospital (under half a mile south). For a walk, there is Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Bow?
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
FAQs for Bow
Can a landlord with a rental near Hackney Wick station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bow?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send 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 if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bow and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.