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St George in the East Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in St George in the East. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
About our roof survey in St George in the East
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and torn or sagging underlay, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, 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. Homes in St George in the East are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- St George in the East (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in St George in the East
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Questions from St George in the East
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in St George in the East?
Sometimes, yes. If St George in the East has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
I let a flat near Shadwell station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
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What else we do in St George in the East
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in St George in the East 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. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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St George in the East homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Mansion House, about 1.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around St George in the East goes. 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. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Shadwell station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to William Curtis Ecological Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Shop and office owners around Surrey Quays Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
St George in the East is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. If you are in St George in the East, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. St George in the East is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof surveys.
We survey roofs across E1, E1W and SE16 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Glamis Road, Redmead Lane and Wapping Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A1210 and A1211 close by, St George in the East is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. We also cover the places around St George in the East: Wapping (1 mile south-east), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in St George in the East
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mellitus College, Mulberry School for Girls and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, among other places. Also close by are Town of Ramsgate pub (less than half a mile south), William Curtis Ecological Park (0.7 miles west) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles west). There’s a railway station in St George in the East itself: Shadwell station. A little further out are Jack the Ripper Museum (within half a mile north-west) and The Royal London Hospital (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
What affects the price in St George in the East
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it is worth a survey now in St George in the East
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Any roof job in St George in the East means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St George in the East
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.