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Landlord roof survey in St George in the East, Greater London
Need a landlord roof survey in St George in the East? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in St George in the East: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in St George in the East and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at leaks into upper flats and flashings that have come away, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently 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. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- St George in the East (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In St George in the East, 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.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St George in the East
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Give residents notice before a survey
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Landlord roof surveys in St George in the East: local notes
Mansion House, about 1.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St George in the East. 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. 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. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Shop and office owners around Surrey Quays Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take an older house close to St Peter's: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to William Curtis Ecological Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
St George in the East is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Roofs in St George in the East get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes St George in the East and the places around it.
We cover every part of the E1, E1W and SE16 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Glamis Road, Redmead Lane and Wapping Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A1210 and A1211, St George in the East is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Wapping (1 mile south-east), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Around St George in the East
In St George in the East, that means homes and buildings near St Mellitus College, Mulberry School for Girls and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Town of Ramsgate pub (under half a mile south), William Curtis Ecological Park (0.7 miles west) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles west). There is a railway station in St George in the East itself: Shadwell station. Well-known places in the area include Jack the Ripper Museum (under half a mile north-west) and The Royal London Hospital (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there is St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Questions from St George in the East
I let a flat near Shadwell station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St George in the East?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a visit in St George in the East, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- 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.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in St George in the East
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in St George in the East, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.