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Roof survey in Farringdon, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Farringdon, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farringdon
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Farringdon?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gabriel's Wharf, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Farringdon, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently 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, tell us as you book.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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FAQs for Farringdon
Is my home in Farringdon listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Farringdon?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Farringdon is about 1 mile from the restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS. We check whether the address falls inside it, and if it does we apply for permission, which is not always given. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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 high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Prices for roof surveys in Farringdon
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys around Farringdon
Dr Johnson's House, about 0.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farringdon. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Farringdon is about 1 mile from the restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS. If the drone is used for your survey, we check whether the address falls inside it before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Charterhouse Square School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Barbican Conservatory is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. We cover Farringdon and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Farringdon.
Surveys in EC1V, EC1R and EC1P are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, all of which we cover. You’ll find Farringdon on the A1 and A4, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Farringdon
We work in homes and buildings around The Castle Public House, St Mary-at-Hill and Barts Health Archives. Also close by are St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (less than half a mile north), Barbican Conservatory (within half a mile east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east). There is a railway station in Farringdon itself: Farringdon station. A little further out are Museum of the Order of St John (under half a mile north-east) and Gabriel's Wharf (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Farringdon include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farringdon
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.