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Landlord roof survey in Woodford, Greater London
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Woodford? You can book a landlord roof survey in Woodford and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
Useful tips for Woodford property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How a landlord roof survey works in Woodford
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and damaged pots and flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes alike.
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 Woodford are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Woodford (IG8, E18, IG9, E4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in Woodford
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
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 will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Local roofs in Woodford
About 2.7 miles south-east lies Valentines Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Woodford has been built on. 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. 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. If your home in Woodford is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woodbridge High School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you run a business near 17 & Central, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Barnabas' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Woodford is about 9 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Woodford, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover Woodford. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of the IG8, E18, IG9 and E4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Square, Brackley Square and Glen Crescent or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Woodford on the A113 and A121, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Woodford, we cover Woodford Wells (1 mile north), Monkhams (1 mile north), Woodford Bridge (1 mile east), Hale End (1 mile west) and Chingford Hatch (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Woodford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Highams Park, Woodford Green Preparatory School and Churchfields Junior School. Woodford’s nearest station is Highams Park station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include 17 & Central (2.7 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ainslie Wood and Pole Hill.
Other services in Woodford
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London area like Woodford, the main things to sort out are parking and access: 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 is safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common questions in Woodford
Is my home in Woodford listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Highams Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.