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Barkingside Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Barkingside, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. 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.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof survey in Barkingside
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Barkingside are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Barkingside (IG6, IG2, IG5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Barkingside homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Barkingside is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
As a London address, Barkingside can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If you look after a building such as Avanti Court Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Barkingside is about 3 miles south-east of Woodford, in Greater London. We visit Barkingside as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our Greater London coverage includes Barkingside. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Roof surveys in IG6, IG2 and IG5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Bute Road, Duke Road and Oaks Lane. Other places close to Barkingside include Newbury Park (1 mile south), Fullwell Cross (1 mile north), Gants Hill (1 mile south-west), Fairlop (1 mile north) and Seven Kings (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Barkingside
Around Barkingside, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Fairlop Oak pub, Fairlop Waters and Ilford County High School and the streets around them. Barkingside’s nearest station is Seven Kings station, about 1.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include King George Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Redbridge Museum (2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Surveys in Barkingside 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.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Barkingside
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Barkingside and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Barkingside questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Seven Kings station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Barkingside is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you work in Barkingside?
Yes, we do. Barkingside is part of the area we cover.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.