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Roof Survey in Old Ford
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Old Ford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Old Ford: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a 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 it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, 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. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Old Ford as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Places near Old Ford
What else we do in Old Ford
Common roof problems in Old Ford
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
For businesses in and around places such as Westfield Stratford City, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Old Ford moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Ford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Old Ford questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Old Ford?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
I let a flat near Hackney Wick station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How much does a roof survey cost in Old Ford?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Old Ford homes and their roofs
Sutton House, about 1.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Ford. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in Old Ford is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Hackney Wick station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Mulberry UTC will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Bookings from Old Ford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Here we cover the E3, E15 and E9 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Near you in Old Ford
Around Old Ford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lea Tavern, Grove Hall Park and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy. For rail, the closest station is Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Tower of London (3 miles south-west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles