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Landlord Roof Survey in Holloway Down
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Holloway Down. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Landlord roof survey in Holloway Down: 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. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Holloway Down, as across London, that is why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Holloway Down (E11, E15, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Holloway Down
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Holloway Down
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Holloway Down
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Holloway Down homes and their roofs
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.4 miles west lies Sutton House, a reminder of how long the area around Holloway Down has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Maryland station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Shop and office owners around Westfield Stratford City may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity & St Augustine of Hippo, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Holloway Down is about 1 mile north of Stratford, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Holloway Down and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
All of E11, E15 and E7 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Eve Road, Cary Road and Lynn Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in East Village (1 mile south-west), Temple Mills (1 mile west), Maryland (1 mile south), Stratford (1 mile south) and Leyton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Holloway Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near West Ham Park, Stratford Circus and Buxton School. For rail, the closest station is Maryland station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Tower of London (4.7 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In Holloway Down, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Common questions in Holloway Down
Is my home in Holloway Down listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Maryland station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Holloway Down?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Holloway Down. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.