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Roof surveys in WC2E
Live in WC2E? Our roof surveyors cover South Bank and Temple Bar and the rest of the district.
Where we work in WC2E
Our services across WC2E
- Gutter survey
- New roof snagging
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof leak investigation
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Landlord roof survey
- All services
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to to book a survey: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof survey in WC2E: how it works
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We’re often asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat roofs.
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Prices in WC2E
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Booking a survey
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.
What’s near South Bank
In South Bank, that means homes and buildings near The BFI Reuben Library, St John's Church and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include London Nautical School (within half a mile north-east), Oasis Academy Johanna (under half a mile south-east), Jubilee Gardens (under half a mile west) and The Hole In The Wall pub (within half a mile east). South Bank has its own railway station: London Waterloo station. Other landmarks nearby include Florence Nightingale Museum (less than half a mile south) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near South Bank include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across WC2E
From South Bank and Temple Bar to its smaller places, buildings across WC2E have roofs of every age. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in WC2E are where it typically shows.
South Bank: If you let a flat or house near London Waterloo station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Living close to Jubilee Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Prices for roof surveys in WC2E
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in WC2E
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File the report with your home documents
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
Your questions about roof surveys in WC2E
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How soon is the report ready?
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.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.