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Roof survey in Holloway Down, Greater London
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holloway Down. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a roof survey works in Holloway Down
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you are worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Holloway Down as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Holloway Down (E11, E15, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Holloway Down
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. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
We are often asked to look at:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Shop and office owners around Westfield Stratford City may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Your questions about roof surveys in Holloway Down
Is parking a problem for a survey in Holloway Down?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Are there drone restrictions around Holloway Down?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Holloway Down. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How much does a roof survey cost in Holloway Down?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What a roof survey looks like in Holloway Down
The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Holloway Down. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. The wider area around Holloway Down has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 2.4 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Jenny Hammond Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Maryland station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Holloway Down is about 1 mile north of Stratford, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys in Holloway Down for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
All of E11, E15 and E7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Eve Road, Cary Road and Lynn Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in East Village (1 mile south-west), Temple Mills (1 mile west), Maryland (1 mile south), Stratford (1 mile south) and Leyton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Holloway Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to West Ham Park, Stratford Circus and Buxton School. The nearest railway station is Maryland station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (4.7 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
Nearby places to Holloway Down
What else we do in Holloway Down
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Why act early in Holloway Down
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. In Holloway Down, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
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