Greater London · London and the South East
Roof survey in Stoke Newington, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Stoke Newington, with photos and a written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. We note any lean or loose pots.
How a roof survey works in Stoke Newington
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey natural slate, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Stoke Newington has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Stoke Newington (N16, N4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Stoke Newington
What else we do in Stoke Newington
Prices for roof surveys in Stoke Newington
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why act early in Stoke Newington
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stoke Newington
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
When to book a survey in Stoke Newington
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you live in an older home near Old Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you’ll get the report
Roof surveys in Stoke Newington: local notes
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.7 miles south-east lies Sutton House, a reminder of how long the area around Stoke Newington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you let a flat or house near Stoke Newington station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live near a park such as Abney Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Stoke Newington is about 2 miles north-west of Hackney, in Greater London. Stoke Newington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Stoke Newington and the places around it.
Surveys in N16 and N4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Schonfeld Square, Stoke Newington High Street and Lordship Terrace, and we cover them all. With the A503 and B104 close by, Stoke Newington is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Stoke Newington, we cover West Hackney (1 mile east), Stamford Hill (1 mile north-east), Newington Green (1 mile south), Manor House (1 mile north-west) and Shacklewell (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
Near you in Stoke Newington
In Stoke Newington, that means homes and buildings near Abney Park, Rose and Crown pub and Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form. Nearby too are Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (less than half a mile south) and Church of St Andrew (0.5 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Stoke Newington station, about 0.5 miles east. A little further out are Hackney Walk (1.8 miles south-east) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Woodberry Wetlands and Hollow Pond.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Surveys in Stoke Newington can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Read more
Stoke Newington questions
Are there drone restrictions around Stoke Newington?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stoke Newington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you cover Stoke Newington for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Stoke Newington.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.