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Canning Town Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Canning Town, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a visit in Canning Town, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Canning Town: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Canning Town are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Canning Town: local notes
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Queen's House about 2.7 miles south-west, Canning Town sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places such as Stratford Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near St Cedd's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Canning Town and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Canning Town is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Every address in E16, E13 and E6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane. You’ll find Canning Town on the A1020, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Canning Town include Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Canning Town
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Docks Academy, Keir Hardie Park and The Royal Docks Community School. Canning Town has its own railway station: Custom House station. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
Nearby places to Canning Town
What else we do in Canning Town
What we are asked to look at in Canning Town
On a shared roof, it’s 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 typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
If you look after a building such as Rosetta Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Canning Town
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Canning Town?
It depends on the street. If Canning Town has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Custom House station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Canning Town?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you cover Canning Town for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. Canning Town is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Canning Town
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.