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Hoxton Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Hoxton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof survey in Hoxton
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you are worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and mortar falling from ridges and verges, 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 often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Hoxton (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
When to book a survey in Hoxton
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
For landlords with property near Hoxton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Local roofs in Hoxton
About 1.4 miles south lies Mansion House, a reminder of how long the area around Hoxton has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Shoreditch Park Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Shoreditch Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Hoxton is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hoxton can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Hoxton is one of the places in Greater London where we work.
All of N1, N1P and EC1V is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on City Road, Noel Road and East Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Hoxton on the A1200 and A1208, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Haggerston (1 mile east), Shoreditch (1 mile south-east), Canonbury (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north) and St Luke's (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Hoxton has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Hoxton
In Hoxton, that means homes and buildings near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Islington Green School and Stag's Head pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile south-east) and Shoreditch Park (under half a mile north-west). Hoxton has its own railway station: Hoxton station. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (under half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
What else we do in Hoxton
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Useful tips for Hoxton property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Hoxton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hoxton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Hoxton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you work in Hoxton?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hoxton.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Any roof job in Hoxton means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.