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Roof surveys in EC1A
Live in EC1A? Our roof surveyors cover City of London and every street in between.
Places in EC1A
Surveys we offer in EC1A
- Storm damage roof report
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Electronic leak detection
- Gutter survey
- Drone roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof so we can match the survey to the roof: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Elsewhere in the City of London
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Areas we cover
Roof surveys across EC1A: what to expect
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. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and flashings that have come away from the wall.
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
What affects the price in EC1A
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why customers in EC1A book us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landmarks near City of London
Around City of London, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives, among other places. Also close by are Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (within half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). City of London has its own railway station: London Cannon Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles south-west) and London Mithraeum (under half a mile south). The countryside around City of London includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local churches include St Olave Old Jewry (under half a mile east)
Homes and roofs across EC1A
Across EC1A, plenty of older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
Across London and the South East, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in EC1A is checked with its age and materials in mind.
City of London: Landlords with a home close to London Cannon Street station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Historic houses like Mansion House, about 0.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around City of London goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Why roofs fail
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm.
Before you book any surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Questions from EC1A
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you cover EC1A?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes EC1A.
How do I arrange a roof survey in EC1A?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.