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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Newington Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Newington Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Newington Green: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We’re often asked to look into standing water on a flat extension roof and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Newington Green, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Newington Green (N16, N1, N5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Newington Green
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Newington Green is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection 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. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Newington Green we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Newington Green questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Newington Green?
Parking in Newington Green, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Newington Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Is Newington Green in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Newington Green.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Buying a home or a new roof in Newington Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Newington Green Unitarian Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Canonbury station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Newington Green is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. Newington Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Newington Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We cover every part of the N16, N1 and N5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Dove Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Newington Green sits on or near the A1199. Other places close to Newington Green include Mildmay (1 mile south), Highbury (1 mile west), Canonbury (1 mile south), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south) and Kingsland (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Newington Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, Highbury Fields and Army and Navy pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Newington Green itself: Canonbury station. Other landmarks nearby include Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Newington Green include Dartmouth Park Hill and Gillespie Park.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.