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Roof survey in Silvertown, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Silvertown, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Silvertown
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’s 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 frequently asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. 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 photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Silvertown (E16, SE10, SE7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- File the report with your home documents
- Check we can open the loft hatch
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. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Nearby places to Silvertown
What else we do in Silvertown
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Your questions about roof surveys in Silvertown
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Silvertown?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Silvertown?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Silvertown is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you cover Silvertown for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Silvertown.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a London area like Silvertown, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Silvertown
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Local roofs in Silvertown
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Silvertown is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
Anyone responsible for a site like Britannia Village Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Thames Barrier Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. With Queen's House about 1.9 miles south-west, the area around Silvertown has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. If you’re in Silvertown, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
All of E16, SE10 and SE7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Booth Road, Thames Road and Knights Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Silvertown: West Silvertown (1 mile north-west), Custom House (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Silvertown
In Silvertown, that means homes and buildings near Anchor & Hope pub, Thames Barrier Park and The Royal Docks Community School, among other places. The closest station to Silvertown is Custom House station, roughly 0.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Charlton Athletic Museum (1 mile south) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Silvertown includes Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.