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Landlord Roof Survey in Hackney Marshes
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hackney Marshes, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
When to book a survey in Hackney Marshes
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Lea Bridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Landlord roof survey in Hackney Marshes: what you get
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’re worried about cracked or lifting flashings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Towns and villages near Hackney Marshes
What else we do in Hackney Marshes
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hackney Marshes
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Hackney Marshes has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 1.1 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as Leyton Jubilee Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take an older house close to The Risen Christ and All Souls: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. We cover Hackney Marshes and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Hackney Marshes.
Landlord roof surveys in E5, E10 and E9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Hackney Marshes on the A106, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Hackney Marshes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Leyton Jubilee Park, Lammas School and Sixth Form and The Adam & Eve pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lea Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hackney Marshes
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the loft 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 Hackney Marshes runs like any other.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hackney Marshes
How do I find out if my home in Hackney Marshes is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hackney Marshes?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats