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Stratford Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stratford and across Greater London.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in Stratford: what you get
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 over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
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. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Stratford as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stratford
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Stratford questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Stratford?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
I let a flat near Stratford (London) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Stratford?
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stratford
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
Landlord roof surveys in Stratford: local notes
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. If your home in Stratford is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 2.1 miles west lies Sutton House, a reminder of how long the area around Stratford has been built on. 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.
If you run a business near Stratford Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you let a flat or house near Stratford (London) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Stratford, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Stratford and the places around it.
Here we cover the E15, E20 and E3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Stratford: Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Stratford
We work in homes and buildings around Carpenters Primary School, The Two Puddings pub and Sarah Bonnell School. There’s a railway station in Stratford itself: Stratford (London) station. A little further out are Stratford Centre (less than half a mile south-east) and V&A East (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
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How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Stratford runs like any other.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.