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Landlord roof survey in Forest Gate, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Forest Gate, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Forest Gate
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Take a building like Woodgrange Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlord roof survey in Forest Gate: what you get
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. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’ve noticed leaks into upper flats and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Forest Gate has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Forest Gate
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Forest Gate?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Is my home in Forest Gate listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Forest Gate for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. Forest Gate is part of the area we cover.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Local roofs in Forest Gate
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Valentines Mansion about 2.2 miles north-east, Forest Gate sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Wanstead Park station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Homes near green spaces such as West Ham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Whether the building in Forest Gate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Forest Gate. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in E7, E15 and E11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road or a nearby road, we can help. Forest Gate is on the A114 and A116, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Around Forest Gate
Around Forest Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tyndale Academy, Forest Gate Community School and The Hudson Bay pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Forest Gate itself: Wanstead Park station. A little further out are Stratford Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Towns and villages near Forest Gate
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What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Forest Gate runs like any other.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats