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North Greenwich Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in North Greenwich and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What affects the price in North Greenwich
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Roof survey in North Greenwich: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In North Greenwich, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Roof survey starts 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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Local roofs in North Greenwich
With Queen's House about 0.8 miles south-east, North Greenwich sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of North Greenwich. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Homes near green spaces such as Mudchute Park and Farm can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Harbinger Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Wherever you are in North Greenwich, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
Surveys in E14, SE8 and SE10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road. We also cover the places around North Greenwich: Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like 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 North Greenwich
We work in homes and buildings around Laban Centre, Canary Wharf College 3 and St. Paul's, among other places. Other local landmarks include Mudchute Park and Farm (under half a mile north-east) and The Ferry House Public House (under half a mile south-east). The closest station to North Greenwich is Greenwich station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near North Greenwich include Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
When to book a survey in North Greenwich
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Look out for signs like these:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For businesses in and around places such as Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
Questions from North Greenwich
Can parking be tricky for a visit in North Greenwich?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
I let a flat near Greenwich station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Greenwich
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.