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Roof Survey in Upton Park
Roof surveys around Upton Park, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
About our roof survey in Upton Park
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Upton Park are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Upton Park
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Also in Upton Park
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Upton Park homes and their roofs
The flight restriction zone around London City Airport covers Upton Park, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Woodgrange Park station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. With Eastbury Manor House about 2.7 miles east, the area around Upton Park has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. The streets around a church such as St Martin's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. In Upton Park, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Upton Park. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in E13, E6 and E7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Upton Park, we cover Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Upton Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lister Community School, The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children and West Ham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Newham University Hospital (0.7 miles south) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (under half a mile east). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Your questions about roof surveys in Upton Park
Can a landlord with a rental near Woodgrange Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Upton Park?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Is Upton Park in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Upton Park.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.