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Waltham Forest Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Waltham Forest.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Waltham Forest: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Waltham Forest are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Waltham Forest (E4, IG9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Common roof problems in Waltham Forest
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you run a business near Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Waltham Forest
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Waltham Forest
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Forty Hall, about 4.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Waltham Forest goes. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Chingford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Linder's Field is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Waltham Forest is about 1 mile north-east of Chingford, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Waltham Forest, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in E4 and IG9 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find Waltham Forest on the A1069, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Sewardstonebury (1 mile north-west), Buckhurst Hill (1 mile south-east), Friday Hill (1 mile south-west), Monkhams (1 mile south) and Chingford Hatch (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Waltham Forest
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Forest pub, Linder's Field and Whitehall Primary School and the streets around them. Waltham Forest’s nearest station is Chingford station, about 0.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (3.6 miles west) and Claybury Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Waltham Forest include Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Waltham Forest
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chingford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Waltham Forest?
Parking in Waltham Forest, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Waltham Forest?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you work in Waltham Forest?
Yes. We survey roofs in Waltham Forest and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.