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Roof surveys in WC2B
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across WC2B, covering Temple Bar, Temple and Clare Market. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within WC2B
Surveys we offer in WC2B
- Drone roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Every service
Let us know the address and the type of roof and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a roof survey works in WC2B
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge.
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
What affects the price in WC2B
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Around Temple Bar
Typical jobs here are in homes near Queen's Head Tavern, Lincoln's Inn Fields and London Nautical School. You’ll also find Temple Church (under half a mile south-east), Mercers' School (under half a mile north), British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile west) and St Clement Danes CofE Primary School (within half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Temple Bar itself: City Thameslink station. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
Homes and roofs across WC2B
Homes across WC2B range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
From inner London terraces to Kent oast houses, Sussex tile-hanging and Hampshire thatch, the South East has a huge mix of roofs. Roofs in WC2B are part of that picture.
Temple Bar: Landlords with a home close to City Thameslink station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live near a park such as Lincoln's Inn Fields, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Different roofs, different checks
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
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Landlord and commercial surveys in WC2B
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Signs you need a roof survey
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Your questions about roof surveys in WC2B
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.