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Landlord Roof Survey in Isle of Dogs
Landlord roof surveys across Isle of Dogs, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Isle of Dogs homes and their roofs
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. 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’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Isle of Dogs has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 0.8 miles south-east. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harbinger Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For businesses in and around places such as Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Isle of Dogs is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Isle of Dogs gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Landlord roof surveys in E14, SE8 and SE10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include North Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Isle of Dogs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ferry House Public House, Laban Centre and St. Paul's and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Mudchute Park and Farm (under half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (under half a mile north). Isle of Dogs’s nearest station is Greenwich station, about 0.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (1 mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Sue Godfrey Nature Park.
Landlord roof survey in Isle of Dogs
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and leaking joints at party walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Isle of Dogs with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Isle of Dogs (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Why it is worth a survey now in Isle of Dogs
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Isle of Dogs
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Greenwich station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Isle of Dogs?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you cover Isle of Dogs?
Yes. We cover Isle of Dogs and the rest of Greater London. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What we are asked to look at in Isle of Dogs
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Greenwich station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Places near Isle of Dogs
What else we do in Isle of Dogs
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. 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.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.