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Shoreditch Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Shoreditch, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
About our roof survey in Shoreditch
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across chimney stacks, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys.
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, in Shoreditch 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Shoreditch: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shoreditch?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shoreditch High Street station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Places near Shoreditch
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What a roof survey looks like in Shoreditch
About 1 mile south-west lies Mansion House, a reminder of how long the area around Shoreditch has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Shoreditch is about 1 mile from the restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS. If your survey includes the drone, the address is checked against it before any flight.
The streets around a church like St Leonard's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Gabriel's Wharf, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Bookings from Shoreditch are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Shoreditch.
Roof surveys in E1, E2 and N1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as New Road, Moor Lane and City Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Shoreditch include the A1 and A10. If you’re just outside Shoreditch, we cover Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Shoreditch is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London.
Near you in Shoreditch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, Hackney University Technical College and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives. Nearby too are Artillery Ground (0.5 miles south-west), Former London Apprentice pub (less than half a mile north-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south). Shoreditch has its own railway station: Shoreditch High Street station. Nearby you will also find Tower of London (1.2 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shoreditch include Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Common roof problems in Shoreditch
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Shoreditch High Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shoreditch
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents and landlords in Shoreditch book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Shoreditch we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings