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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Three Mills
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Three Mills, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Three Mills: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If you are worried about damp timbers or stains in the loft and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London terraces and converted houses frequently share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in Three Mills or checking a new roof there: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease typically says who looks after the roof.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Three Mills (E3, E15, E14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in Three Mills can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Three Mills, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Questions from Three Mills
Is parking a problem for a survey in Three Mills?
It depends on the street. If Three Mills has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Three Mills is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Why act early in Three Mills
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit seven days a week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Three Mills
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Three Mills: local notes
The wider area around Three Mills has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 2.4 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Three Mills is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
For landlords with property near West Ham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Three Mills is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Three Mills is about 1 mile south of Stratford, in Greater London. Three Mills is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Three Mills and the places around it.
Surveys in E3, E15 and E14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Gay Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Three Mills include Mill Meads (1 mile north), Bromley (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile north-west), Bow (1 mile west) and Bow Common (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Near you in Three Mills
Around Three Mills, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Manorfield Primary School, London International School of Performing Arts and Bob's Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Ham station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Stratford Centre (1 mile north) and St Clement's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Three Mills include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
What affects the price in Three Mills
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Three Mills, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.