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Landlord roof survey in Seven Kings, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in Seven Kings from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Seven Kings
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at mortar falling from ridges and verges and chimney stacks in poor repair, across shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Seven Kings with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Seven Kings (IG3, IG2, IG1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Common roof problems in Seven Kings
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
Also near Seven Kings
Also in Seven Kings
Seven Kings homes and their roofs
Valentines Mansion, about 1.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Seven Kings. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around South Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For businesses in and around places such as The Brewery, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Seven Kings is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Seven Kings for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Seven Kings is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in IG3, IG2 and IG1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on New Road, Lynn Road and High Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Seven Kings on the A118, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Seven Kings: Newbury Park (1 mile north-west), Ilford (1 mile south-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-west), Barkingside (1 mile north-west) and Cranbrook (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Near you in Seven Kings
Around Seven Kings, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Palmer Catholic Academy and South Park. Seven Kings has its own railway station: Seven Kings station. Nearby you will also find The Brewery (3.6 miles east) and Redbridge Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Hainault Lodge and Hollow Pond.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Seven Kings, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without 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, tell us when booking.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Seven Kings
I let a flat near Seven Kings station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Seven Kings listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Seven Kings
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses