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Landlord Roof Survey in West Silvertown
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in West Silvertown, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
West Silvertown questions
I let a flat near Custom House station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in West Silvertown?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you work in West Silvertown?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, West Silvertown included.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Silvertown
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’re worried about leaking joints at party walls and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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 West Silvertown with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- West Silvertown (E16, SE10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Silvertown
About 2 miles south-west lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around West Silvertown has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trees in and around Thames Barrier Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Custom House station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For businesses in and around places such as Gallions Reach Shopping Park, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
West Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Silvertown can all book landlord roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
Every address in E16 and SE10 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Bell Lane, Knights Road and Bradfield Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Silvertown (1 mile south-east), Custom House (1 mile north-east), Royal Docks (1 mile east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in West Silvertown
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Docks Community School, Royal Docks Academy and The Tidal Basin Tavern. West Silvertown’s nearest station is Custom House station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in West Silvertown
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In West Silvertown, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without 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 start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange 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 drop us an email with the details.
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For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Silvertown and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in West Silvertown
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.