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Roof survey in Cubitt Town, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Cubitt Town, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
What a roof survey looks like in Cubitt Town
The restricted area over the Isle of Dogs, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 1 mile from Cubitt Town. If the drone is used for your survey, the address is checked against it before any flight. Historic houses like Queen's House, about 1.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Cubitt Town goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Canary Wharf station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cubitt Town Infants' School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Cubitt Town is about 1 mile north of Greenwich, in Greater London. We visit Cubitt Town as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
Every address in E14, SE10 and E22 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Undine Road, Amsterdam Road and Preston's Road and the roads around them. Cubitt Town is on the A1206, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include North Greenwich (1 mile south-west), Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-west), Maze Hill (1 mile south) and Greenwich (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Cubitt Town
In Cubitt Town, that means homes and buildings near Tower Hamlets College, Mudchute Park and Farm and Canary Wharf College 3, among other places. The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (1.4 miles south) and Poplar Hospital (1 mile north). For a walk, there is Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cubitt Town
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Cubitt Town with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Cubitt Town (E14, SE10, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Cubitt Town runs like any other.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Cubitt Town: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Cubitt Town?
Sometimes, yes. If Cubitt Town has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Is drone flying allowed in Cubitt Town?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of Cubitt Town. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Cubitt Town is about 1 mile from the restricted area over the Isle of Dogs, where drone flights need permission from NATS. If a roof falls inside it, we apply for permission before flying, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s granted. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why act early in Cubitt Town
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. 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.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- A report with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Cubitt Town
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you’ll get the report