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Roof Survey in Warner Estate
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Warner Estate, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Warner Estate
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most frequently book us about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
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 Warner Estate has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Warner Estate (E17, E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Nearby places to Warner Estate
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Common questions in Warner Estate
Is my home in Warner Estate listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Walthamstow Central station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Roof surveys around Warner Estate
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Bruce Castle, about 2.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Warner Estate goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Walthamstow Central station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near 17 & Central, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Warner Estate is about 1 mile north of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Anywhere in Warner Estate, we can come and survey your property. Warner Estate is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. There’s also a page for London.
We work across the E17 and E4 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Ruby Road, Carr Road and Diana Road. Warner Estate is on the A112, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Walthamstow (1 mile south), Higham Hill (1 mile north-west), Walthamstow Village (1 mile south-east), Upper Walthamstow (1 mile south-east) and Bakers Arms (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Warner Estate
Around Warner Estate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ye Olde Rose & Crown pub, Aveling Park School and Walthamstow Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Walthamstow Central station, roughly 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Walthamstow Pump House Museum (1.3 miles south) and Wanstead Hospital (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Pole Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Warner Estate. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Warner Estate runs like any other.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Do you need a roof survey in Warner Estate?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like The Winns Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top