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Landlord roof survey in Mile End, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys around Mile End, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in Mile End
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and leaks into upper flats, across gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Mile End are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Mile End (E3, E1, E14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
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Other services in Mile End
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Mile End 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.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Mile End, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- File each roof report for future reference
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mile End
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Mile End
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Limehouse station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Mile End?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Why act early in Mile End
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In Mile End, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Mile End
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Mile End homes and their roofs
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Sutton House, about 1.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Mile End goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For businesses in and around places such as Westfield Stratford City, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For landlords with property near Limehouse station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Mile End is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Mile End for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Mile End is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: E3, E1 and E14. Streets in the area include Bow Road, Bale Road and Toby Lane, all of which we cover. You will find Mile End on the A1205, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bow (1 mile north), Bow Common (1 mile south-east), Bromley (1 mile east), Limehouse (1 mile south) and Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Around Mile End
Around Mile End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Central Foundation Girls' School, Malmesbury Primary School and Mile End Park and the streets around them. Mile End’s nearest station is Limehouse station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Clement's Hospital (within half a mile north-east) and Museum of the Book (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Mile End include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.