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Landlord roof survey in Newington Green, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Newington Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newington Green
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or 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 is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Newington Green (N16, N1, N5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Newington Green
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Shop and office owners around Hackney Walk may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Places near Newington Green
Other services in Newington Green
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours 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 Newington Green moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Newington Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Newington Green homes and their roofs
The wider area around Newington Green has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 1.5 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently 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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like Newington Green Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Canonbury station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Newington Green is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. We visit Newington Green as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Newington Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Every address in N16, N1 and N5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Dove Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane or a nearby road, we can help. With the A1199 close by, Newington Green is simple for us to get to. We also cover Mildmay (1 mile south), Highbury (1 mile west), Canonbury (1 mile south), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south) and Kingsland (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Newington Green
In Newington Green, that means homes and buildings near Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, Highbury Fields and Army and Navy pub. There is a railway station in Newington Green itself: Canonbury station. Other landmarks nearby include Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Newington Green includes Dartmouth Park Hill and Gillespie Park.
FAQs for Newington Green
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Newington Green?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Is my home in Newington Green 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.