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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Upton Park
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Upton Park, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Roof by 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.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Upton Park
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Upton Park, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Upton Park
Upton Park homes and their roofs
Upton Park is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given. With Eastbury Manor House about 2.7 miles east, Upton Park sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like St Martin's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For a London address like Upton Park, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Upton Park for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the E13, E6 and E7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
What’s near Upton Park
We work in homes and buildings around Lister Community School, The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children and West Ham Park. The closest station to Upton Park is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Newham University Hospital (0.7 miles south) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (under half a mile east). The countryside around Upton Park includes Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Upton Park
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Upton Park
How do I find out if my home in Upton Park is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Upton Park?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport covers Upton Park, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you cover Upton Park for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Upton Park and the rest of Greater London. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Upton Park?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Woodgrange Park station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 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 roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Upton Park runs like any other.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof 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’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
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.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.