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Roof Survey in Loxford
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Loxford. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
How a roof survey works in Loxford
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. 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’re often asked to look into crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Loxford (IG1, IG11, IG3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Loxford moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common roof problems in Loxford
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Woodlands Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. 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.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on any day of the week
What affects the price in Loxford
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Loxford
I let a flat near Barking station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Loxford is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Loxford?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you cover Loxford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Loxford included.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Loxford
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What a roof survey looks like in Loxford
Eastbury Manor House, about 1.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Loxford. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Loxford is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
The streets around a church like St Luke's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Trees in and around Loxford Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Loxford is about 3 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Bookings from Loxford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Loxford is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for London.
Every address in IG1, IG11 and IG3 is within our area for roof surveys. Local streets include Dane Road, Eton Road and Natal Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Ilford (1 mile north), Manor Park (1 mile west), Barking (1 mile south-east), Little Ilford (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Near you in Loxford
Around Loxford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Barking Dog pub, Loxford School and Loxford Park, among other places. The closest station to Loxford is Barking station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.6 miles south) and Redbridge Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.