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Roof Survey in Royal Docks
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Royal Docks. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Royal Docks
Our roof surveys cover Royal Docks and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are 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. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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. In Royal Docks, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Royal Docks (E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
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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, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Surveys in Royal Docks can be booked for any day of the week. 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.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Royal Docks, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks frequently start there.
When to book a survey in Royal Docks
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Calverton Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their report turnaround times
Questions from Royal Docks
Can a landlord with a rental near Custom House station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Royal Docks is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you work in Royal Docks?
Yes. We survey roofs in Royal Docks and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Royal Docks
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Royal Docks
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in Royal Docks is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport covers Royal Docks, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
With Queen's House about 2.7 miles south-west, the area around Royal Docks has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you live in an older home near Church of the Ascension, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Royal Docks is about 1 mile south-east of Canning Town, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Royal Docks, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Royal Docks is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across E16 and E6 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Drew Road, Leyes Road and Camel Road. Royal Docks is on the A1020, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Custom House (1 mile west), Silvertown (1 mile south-west), North Woolwich (1 mile south-east), West Silvertown (1 mile west) and Canning Town (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Royal Docks
Around Royal Docks, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Royal Docks Academy, Beckton District Park and The Royal Docks Community School. The nearest railway station is Custom House station, about 0.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and North Woolwich Old Station Museum (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Royal Docks includes Gilbert's Pit.