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Roof survey in Greenwich, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Greenwich, with photographs and a written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Greenwich, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How a roof survey works in Greenwich
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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. In Greenwich, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roof surveys in Greenwich: local notes
Greenwich is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Island Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. Bookings from Greenwich are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Greenwich and the places around it.
All of SE10, SE3 and SE8 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road. You’ll find Greenwich on the A2203 and A2211, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Greenwich include Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Greenwich
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plume of Feathers pub, John Roan School and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and the streets around them. Nearby too are Island Gardens (0.6 miles north-west) and St. Paul's (1.1 miles west). There’s a railway station in Greenwich itself: Maze Hill station. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (within half a mile south-west) and Greenwich District Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Greenwich includes Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
FAQs for Greenwich
Are there drone restrictions around Greenwich?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of Greenwich. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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 high wind or heavy rain.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Maze Hill station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Is Greenwich in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Greenwich and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How much does a roof survey cost in Greenwich?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Greenwich moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Greenwich
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?