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Canary Wharf Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Canary Wharf. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Canary Wharf: what you get
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Common reasons to book are worn ridges, hips and verges and flashings that have come away, on rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Canary Wharf are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Canary Wharf
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Canary Wharf
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. If your home in Canary Wharf is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.8 miles south lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Canary Wharf has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Canary Wharf station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Canary Wharf for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Greater London coverage includes Canary Wharf and the places around it.
Landlord roof surveys in E14, SE16 and E22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane. Being close to the A1261, Canary Wharf is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Canary Wharf, we cover London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Canary Wharf
Around Canary Wharf, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tower Hamlets College, Sir John McDougall Gardens and The Ledger Building pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Canary Wharf itself: Canary Wharf station. Other landmarks nearby include The Pumphouse Educational Museum (0.8 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Canary Wharf include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Canary Wharf: your questions answered
Is my home in Canary Wharf listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Canary Wharf?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need as you book.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Canary Wharf, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Canary Wharf
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and agents in Canary Wharf book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.