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Roof surveys in E7
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across E7, from Forest Gate, Upton and Upton Park. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in E7
- Forest Gate
- Upton
- Upton Park
- Maryland
- Plashet
- Holloway Down
- Manor Park
- Little Ilford
- Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
- West Ham
- Aldersbrook
Our services across E7
- Storm damage roof report
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- All services
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll find a date: ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How a roof survey works in E7
Our roof surveys cover E7 and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Typical surveys look at crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and cracked mortar along the ridge, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and lead flashings.
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
What affects the price in E7
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Near you in Forest Gate
Around Forest Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near West Ham Park, Forest Gate Community School and Woodgrange Infant School. Also close by are Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east), The Hudson Bay pub (within half a mile south) and A Radical Church (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Forest Gate itself: Wanstead Park station. Well-known places in the area include Stratford Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Gate include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Homes and roofs across E7
In E7, our roof surveys work takes in owners, landlords and managing agents, in Forest Gate, Upton Park and Maryland and well beyond. Every report comes with photographs and written recommendations.
Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. Roofs in E7 are part of that picture.
Forest Gate: If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near A Radical Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Historic houses like Valentines Mansion, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building around Forest Gate goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Why roofs fail
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What affects the price in E7
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Surveys for landlords and agents in E7
Landlords, agents and building managers in E7 and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
E7 questions
Do you cover E7?
Yes. We survey roofs in E7 and the rest of Greater London. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.