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Landlord Roof Survey in Greengate
Landlord roof surveys across Greengate, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Useful tips for Greengate property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
About our landlord roof survey in Greengate
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
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 Greengate has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Greengate?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you let a flat or house near West Ham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. 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 you book.
- You tell us 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.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Local roofs in Greengate
Eastbury Manor House, about 3.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Greengate. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. If your home in Greengate 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.
Homes near green spaces like West Ham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Southern Road Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Greengate, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Greengate. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in E13, E6 and E16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles 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).
Near you in Greengate
In Greengate, that means homes and buildings near Coach And Horses Public House, Lister Community School and West Ham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is West Ham station, about 1 mile west of the centre. A little further out are West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Stratford Centre (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Greengate includes Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
Greengate: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greengate?
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 Greengate?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Nearby places to Greengate
Other services in Greengate
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.