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Royal Docks Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Royal Docks, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Royal Docks
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and loose ridge or hip tiles, across shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. 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. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Royal Docks (E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Royal Docks
What else we do in Royal Docks
Royal Docks homes and their roofs
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in Royal Docks is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Royal Docks has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 2.7 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of the Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Calverton Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces such as Beckton District Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Royal Docks is about 1 mile south-east of Canning Town, in Greater London. We visit Royal Docks as part of our work across Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of E16 and E6 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Drew Road, Leyes Road and Camel Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Royal Docks is on the A1020, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Custom House (1 mile west), Silvertown (1 mile south-west), North Woolwich (1 mile south-east), West Silvertown (1 mile west) and Canning Town (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Near you in Royal Docks
In Royal Docks, that means homes and buildings near Royal Docks Academy, Beckton District Park and The Royal Docks Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Custom House station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and North Woolwich Old Station Museum (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Royal Docks
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Custom House station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Royal Docks?
It depends on the street. If Royal Docks has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Why it is worth a survey now in Royal Docks
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
For a price for your roof in Royal Docks, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Royal Docks
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.