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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Cambridge Heath
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Cambridge Heath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cambridge Heath
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Cambridge Heath
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space, and people most often book us about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Cambridge Heath could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Cambridge Heath (E2, E8, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Cambridge Heath
Also in Cambridge Heath
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cambridge Heath
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Cambridge Heath
The wider area around Cambridge Heath has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 1 mile north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Cambridge Heath. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
For a London address like Cambridge Heath, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Landlords with a home close to Cambridge Heath station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near St James-the-Less, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Cambridge Heath is about 1 mile north-east of Shoreditch, in Greater London. Roofs in Cambridge Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
We work across the E2, E8 and E9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Gore Road, Ion Square and Globe Road. If you’re just outside Cambridge Heath, we cover London Fields (1 mile north-west), Bethnal Green (1 mile south-west), Hackney Central (1 mile north), Hackney (1 mile north-east) and Haggerston (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
What’s near Cambridge Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Young and Talented School of Stage and Screen and Raine's Foundation School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Victory pub (under half a mile south) and Haggerston Park (0.5 miles west). Cambridge Heath has its own railway station: Cambridge Heath station. Other landmarks nearby include Cell Project Space (under half a mile south) and Tower of London (2 miles south-west). Not far away are Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Questions from Cambridge Heath
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Cambridge Heath?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Cambridge Heath is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Cambridge Heath?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Surveys in Cambridge Heath can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.