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Landlord roof survey in Haggerston, Greater London
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Haggerston and across Greater London.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Haggerston: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. We are frequently asked to look into damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and ponding or splits on flat roofs, across flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often 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. In Haggerston, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Haggerston (N1, E2, E8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Haggerston
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you live near a park such as Haggerston Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
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How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Haggerston
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Haggerston questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Haggerston?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hoxton station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys in Haggerston: local notes
The wider area around Haggerston has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 1.5 miles north-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places such as Hackney Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Landlords with a home close to Hoxton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Haggerston is about 1 mile east of Hoxton, in Greater London. Haggerston is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Haggerston is one of the places in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: N1, E2 and E8. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Hyde Road, Glebe Road and Ufton Road. With the A1208 close by, Haggerston is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Haggerston include Hoxton (1 mile west), Shoreditch (1 mile south), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north), Kingsland (1 mile north) and Bethnal Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles west).
Around Haggerston
We work in homes and buildings around The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, Haggerston Park and Stag's Head pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles south) and The Bridge Academy (within half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Haggerston itself: Hoxton station. A little further out are Museum of the Home (under half a mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.