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Roof Survey in Woolwich
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Woolwich. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How a roof survey works in Woolwich
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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. For a house in Woolwich with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Woolwich (SE18, E16, SE7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Woolwich
With Queen's House about 2.9 miles west, Woolwich sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport covers Woolwich, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given.
Parking in Woolwich, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised. Anyone responsible for a site like Mulgrave Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Woolwich Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Woolwich is about 6 miles south-east of Leyton, in Greater London. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Woolwich and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in SE18, E16 and SE7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Market Street, Woolwich High Street and Beresford Square Market Place or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Woolwich include Plumstead (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Woolwich
Around Woolwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woolwich Common, Oasis Academy Silvertown and Oasis Academy Silvertown, among other places. Woolwich has its own railway station: Woolwich Dockyard station. A little further out are Royal Artillery Museum (0.5 miles north-east) and British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Gilbert's Pit.
Places near Woolwich
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Woolwich, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none 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.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Your questions about roof surveys in Woolwich
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Woolwich?
It depends on the street. If Woolwich has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Woolwich?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Woolwich is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Is Woolwich in your area?
Yes, we do. Woolwich is part of the area we cover.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Woolwich, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Woolwich. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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.