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Roof survey in Temple, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in Temple? We carry out roof surveys in Temple and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
About our roof survey in Temple
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and torn or sagging underlay, across the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. 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. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Temple
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Temple homes and their roofs
The restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 1 mile from Temple. If your survey includes the drone, we check whether the address falls inside it before flying. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have 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. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Temple Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of London Blackfriars station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Dr Johnson's House, about 0.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Temple. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Surveys in Temple work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Temple and the places around it.
Here we cover the SE1, WC2H and WC2B postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Temple sits on or near the A4 and A40. We also cover the places around Temple: Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Near you in Temple
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary-at-Hill, Garden Bridge and London Nautical School and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Devereux pub (within half a mile north-west), British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile north-west) and Mercers' School (less than half a mile north). Temple has its own railway station: London Blackfriars station. Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (under half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Temple include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Places near Temple
Also in Temple
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Your questions about roof surveys in Temple
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Temple?
It depends on the street. If Temple has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can a landlord with a rental near London Blackfriars station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
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 isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Temple?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Temple 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 get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.