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Pre-purchase roof survey in North Greenwich, Greater London
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in North Greenwich and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in North Greenwich
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed blocked or leaking gutters and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate alike.
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 are buying a flat or house in North Greenwich, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in North Greenwich
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In North Greenwich, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in North Greenwich
About 0.8 miles south-east lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around North Greenwich has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for North Greenwich, along with any off-street space.
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. North Greenwich is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. North Greenwich is one of the places in Greater London we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: E14, SE8 and SE10. Whether your property is on Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in North Greenwich
We work in homes and buildings around Laban Centre, Canary Wharf College 3 and St. Paul's. Other local landmarks include Mudchute Park and Farm (less than half a mile north-east) and The Ferry House Public House (within half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Greenwich station, about 0.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Greenwich
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What we are asked to look at in North Greenwich
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Landlords with a home close to Greenwich station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
North Greenwich questions
How do I find out if my home in North Greenwich is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in North Greenwich?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in North Greenwich?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
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 as you book.