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Roof Survey in Three Mills
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Three Mills, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Three Mills
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We are frequently asked to look into worn or blocked valleys and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
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 photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Three Mills (E3, E15, E14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Three Mills
Three Mills is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Historic houses like Sutton House, about 2.4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Three Mills goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Stratford Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Three Mills is about 1 mile south of Stratford, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys in Three Mills for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Greater London, we cover Three Mills.
All of E3, E15 and E14 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Gay Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Mill Meads (1 mile north), Bromley (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile north-west), Bow (1 mile west) and Bow Common (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
What’s near Three Mills
We work in homes and buildings around Manorfield Primary School, London International School of Performing Arts and Bob's Park and the streets around them. Three Mills’s nearest station is West Ham station, roughly 0.5 miles east. A little further out are Stratford Centre (1 mile north) and St Clement's Hospital (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
Your questions about roof surveys in Three Mills
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Three Mills?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Three Mills?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you work in Three Mills?
Yes. We survey roofs in Three Mills and the rest of Greater London. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Three Mills moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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Also in Three Mills
Do you need a roof survey in Three Mills?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you live near a park such as Bob's Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about past leaks
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.