Roof surveys in E5

How a roof survey works in E5

Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We’re frequently asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and loose chimney pots, on chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.

Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.

1. You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
2. A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
3. Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
4. We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
5. We email a report with photographs and recommendations.

Prices in E5

We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.

Why choose Independent Roof Survey

• Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
• 5,000+ roofs surveyed
• Every finding written up with photos
• Independent findings on the roof’s condition

Booking a survey

For a price for roof surveys in E5, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.

Near you in Homerton

In Homerton, that means homes and buildings near The City Academy, Newcome's School and United Reformed Church, among other places. Also close by are Millfields Park (0.6 miles north), The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south) and Rushmore Primary School (within half a mile north). There is a railway station in Homerton itself: Homerton station. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.3 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Homerton includes Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.

Practical tips

Small things make a difference. Our tips:

• Let us know about past leaks
• Keep the report with your property records
• Do not climb onto the roof yourself
• Gather any paperwork for past roof work

The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.

Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.

Prices for roof surveys in E5

Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:

• How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
• The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
• Whether it is a home or a commercial building
• Any need for thermal images or a drone flight

For a price for your roof in E5, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.

What to tell us when you get in touch

Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:

• Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
• Where water is showing inside, if it is
• What made you get in touch
• The address and postcode of the property

Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.