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Roof survey in Isle of Dogs, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Isle of Dogs, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Isle of Dogs
We survey roofs in Isle of Dogs and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. 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. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Isle of Dogs (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Surveys in Isle of Dogs can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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FAQs for Isle of Dogs
How do I find out if my home in Isle of Dogs is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Greenwich station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
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.
Roof surveys in Isle of Dogs: local notes
The wider area around Isle of Dogs has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 0.8 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Isle of Dogs is about 1 mile from the restricted area over the Isle of Dogs, where drone flights need permission from NATS. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check whether the address falls inside it before flying.
For businesses in and around places such as Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live near a park such as Mudchute Park and Farm, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Isle of Dogs is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in Isle of Dogs, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Isle of Dogs is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Every address in E14, SE8 and SE10 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in North Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Isle of Dogs
In Isle of Dogs, that means homes and buildings near The Ferry House Public House, Laban Centre and St. Paul's, among other places. Other local landmarks include Mudchute Park and Farm (under half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (within half a mile north). Isle of Dogs’s nearest station is Greenwich station, about 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (1 mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Tower Hill and Sue Godfrey Nature Park.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Isle of Dogs
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
When to book a survey in Isle of Dogs
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harbinger Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.