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Manor Park Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Manor Park, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Manor Park
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We’re frequently asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Manor Park as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Manor Park (E12, IG1, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Manor Park?
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Shop and office owners around Stratford Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlord roof surveys in Manor Park: local notes
The wider area around Manor Park has a long history of building, with Valentines Mansion about 1.6 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, 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. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sir John Heron Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Manor Park is about 2 miles north-west of Barking, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Manor Park, the roof can be surveyed. Across Greater London, we cover Manor Park and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of the E12, IG1 and E7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Essex Road, Albany Road and Church Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Little Ilford (1 mile north-west), Plashet (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Loxford (1 mile east) and Ilford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Near you in Manor Park
We work in homes and buildings around Tyndale Academy, Loxford Park and Little Ilford School. For rail, the closest station is Manor Park station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east) and Barking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
Useful tips for Manor Park property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Manor Park questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Manor Park?
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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Manor Park?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
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 phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Manor Park moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.