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Stratford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Stratford, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stratford: what you get
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. That matters for anyone buying in Stratford or checking a new roof there: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. For a flat, the lease usually says who looks after the roof.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Stratford
With Sutton House about 2.1 miles west, Stratford sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Stratford is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
For a London address like Stratford, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Landlords with a home close to Stratford (London) station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Bookings from Stratford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in E15, E20 and E3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
What’s near Stratford
We work in homes and buildings around Carpenters Primary School, The Two Puddings pub and Sarah Bonnell School, among other places. Stratford has its own railway station: Stratford (London) station. A little further out are Stratford Centre (within half a mile south-east) and V&A East (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stratford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stratford. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. 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 is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Stratford
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Stratford questions
How do I find out if my home in Stratford 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in Stratford?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Stratford is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stratford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.