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Roof survey in Leytonstone, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in Leytonstone? We carry out roof surveys in Leytonstone and across Greater London.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Leytonstone
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, 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. Homes in Leytonstone are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Leytonstone (E11, E10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Leytonstone
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Leytonstone?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Leytonstone?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
What a roof survey looks like in Leytonstone
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as George Tomlinson Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Leytonstone High Road station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Leyton Jubilee Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Leytonstone is about 1 mile east of Leyton, in Greater London. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Leytonstone and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover Leytonstone and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in E11 and E10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Bush Road, James Lane and Clare Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Leytonstone: Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile east), Leyton (1 mile west), Holloway Down (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north-east) and Bakers Arms (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Around Leytonstone
Around Leytonstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leyton Jubilee Park, Forest School and Connaught School for Girls. There is a railway station in Leytonstone itself: Leytonstone High Road station. Nearby you will also find 17 & Central (1.7 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Leytonstone include Old Ford Island and Pole Hill.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a visit in Leytonstone, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Leytonstone
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.