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St Luke's Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in St Luke's. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In St Luke's, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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How a roof survey works in St Luke's
Our roof surveys cover St Luke's and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. 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, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in St Luke's has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- St Luke's (N1, EC1V, EC2A)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
St Luke's questions
I let a flat near Old Street station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in St Luke's?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. St Luke's is about 1 mile from the restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS. We check whether the address falls inside it, and if it does we apply for permission, which isn’t always given. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What a roof survey looks like in St Luke's
About 0.8 miles south lies Mansion House, a reminder of how long the area around St Luke's has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. The restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 1 mile from St Luke's. If the drone is used for your survey, we check whether the address falls inside it before flying.
If you live near a park such as Artillery Ground, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as St Luke's CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
St Luke's is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in St Luke's and nearby. Our Greater London coverage includes St Luke's and the places around it.
All of N1, EC1V and EC2A is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Long Lane, City Road and Moor Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. St Luke's sits on or near the A1 and A501. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Finsbury (1 mile south), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), Shoreditch (1 mile east), Hoxton (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in St Luke's
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barts Health Archives, Charterhouse Square School and The Masque Haunt pub. Also close by are St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south), Central Foundation Boys' School (under half a mile east) and Artillery Ground (less than half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in St Luke's itself: Old Street station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (1.3 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
What we are asked to look at in St Luke's
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gabriel's Wharf, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Nearby places to St Luke's
What else we do in St Luke's
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Useful tips for St Luke's property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.