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Roof Survey in Aldersbrook
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- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Landlord and commercial surveys in Aldersbrook
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
About our roof survey in Aldersbrook
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on natural slate, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Aldersbrook are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Aldersbrook (E11, E12, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Aldersbrook
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Valentines Mansion about 1.5 miles north-east, Aldersbrook sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building like Aldersbrook Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Wanstead Park station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Aldersbrook is about 1 mile north of Forest Gate, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Aldersbrook and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
All of E11, E12 and E7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Dover Road, Merlin Road and Belfry Road. With the A116 close by, Aldersbrook is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile west), Forest Gate (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north), Leytonstone (1 mile west) and Redbridge (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Aldersbrook
Around Aldersbrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George pub, Valentines Park and Tyndale Academy. The nearest railway station is Wanstead Park station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Wanstead Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Passmore Edwards Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Towns and villages near Aldersbrook
Also in Aldersbrook
Questions from Aldersbrook
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wanstead Park station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Are there drone restrictions around Aldersbrook?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Aldersbrook 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. 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Useful tips for Aldersbrook property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Common roof problems in Aldersbrook
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Trees in and around Valentines Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In Aldersbrook, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.