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Landlord Roof Survey in Three Mills
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Three Mills, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Three Mills
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
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, in Three Mills 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 photographs.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Three Mills (E3, E15, E14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Three Mills questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Three Mills?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Three Mills?
Parking in Three Mills, 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 when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Common roof problems in Three Mills
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
For businesses in and around places such as Stratford Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before you book anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Surveys in Three Mills can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Three Mills
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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What affects the price in Three Mills
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlord roof surveys around Three Mills
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in Three Mills 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. Sutton House, about 2.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Three Mills. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like East London Science School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Bob's Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Three Mills is about 1 mile south of Stratford, in Greater London. Surveys in Three Mills work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Landlord roof surveys in E3, E15 and E14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Gay Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Mill Meads (1 mile north), Bromley (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile north-west), Bow (1 mile west) and Bow Common (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Three Mills
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Manorfield Primary School, London International School of Performing Arts and Bob's Park and the streets around them. Three Mills’s nearest station is West Ham station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Stratford Centre (1 mile north) and St Clement's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Three Mills include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.