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Landlord roof survey in Plaistow, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Plaistow, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a London area like Plaistow, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord roof survey in Plaistow: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Plaistow and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes alike.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Plaistow
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near West Ham station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Plaistow?
Parking in Plaistow, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is Plaistow in your area?
Yes. We cover Plaistow and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What we’re asked to look at in Plaistow
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlords with a home close to West Ham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In Plaistow, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Plaistow
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Plaistow
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Plaistow has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 3.2 miles south. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park such as Keir Hardie Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kaizen Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Plaistow gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in E13, E16 and E6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A1011, Plaistow is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Plaistow, we cover Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Plaistow
In Plaistow, that means homes and buildings near Keir Hardie Park, The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children and The Earl Of Derby Public House. The closest station to Plaistow is West Ham station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Newham University Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Plaistow include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.