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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Leytonstone
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Leytonstone and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Leytonstone: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you are buying a flat or house in Leytonstone, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Leytonstone (E11, E10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Leytonstone
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you own a rental within reach of Leytonstone High Road station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
The survey, step by step
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 will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Leytonstone runs like any other.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Leytonstone
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Leytonstone?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is my home in Leytonstone listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know your timetable
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Nearby places to Leytonstone
What else we do in Leytonstone
Buying a home or a new roof in Leytonstone
About 2.4 miles east lies Valentines Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Leytonstone has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
As a London address, Leytonstone can be tricky for parking: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Leytonstone is about 1 mile east of Leyton, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Leytonstone can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Leytonstone is one of the places in Greater London where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across E11 and E10 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bush Road, James Lane and Clare Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Leytonstone include Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile east), Leyton (1 mile west), Holloway Down (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north-east) and Bakers Arms (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Leytonstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Leyton Jubilee Park, Forest School and Connaught School for Girls and the streets around them. Leytonstone has its own railway station: Leytonstone High Road station. Nearby you’ll also find 17 & Central (1.7 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (1.8 miles south). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Pole Hill.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys