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Roof survey in Barking, Greater London
Roof surveys across Barking, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barking
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We’re frequently asked to look into leaning or weathered chimney stacks and valley linings that have cracked or split, on chimney stacks, natural slate and flat roofs.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Barking are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Barking
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for roof surveys in Barking, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Other services in Barking
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barking
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
When to book a survey in Barking
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you let a flat or house near Barking station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
Roof surveys around Barking
With Eastbury Manor House about 0.1 miles east, Barking sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Eastbury Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St Patrick's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. We visit Barking as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Barking is one of the places in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road. Other places close to Barking include Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
What’s near Barking
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mayesbrook Park, Greatfields School and The Barking Dog pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barking station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west) and Barking Community Hospital (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
FAQs for Barking
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Barking?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Can a landlord with a rental near Barking station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is Barking in your area?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Barking.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Surveys in Barking 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 often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.