Professional roof surveys from £120. Visual, drone, pre-purchase. Fee credited against any repair work booked.
Victorian terraces (Hackney, Bow, Bethnal Green, Shoreditch): Nail sickness on 150-year-old slate, lead flashing theft, lime mortar erosion on ridges and chimneys, valley corrosion, and timber decay in unventilated loft spaces.
Edwardian properties (Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone): Decorative clay tile failure, ridge tile displacement, ornamental finial damage, bay window roof leaks, and woodworm in original roof timbers.
1930s semis (Ilford, Romford, Barking): Concrete tile porosity and frost cracking, hip iron corrosion on hipped roofs, valley mortar failure, and flat roof extension degradation.
Post-war estates (Dagenham, Tower Hamlets): Flat roof membrane failure, asphalt cracking, parapet wall damp, and asbestos presence in pre-2000 buildings (we flag for specialist survey, never disturb).
Standard house surveys rarely inspect roofs thoroughly. In East London’s competitive market, buyers waive surveys to speed completion — then discover £5,000–£15,000 roof problems after moving in. Our £200–£450 pre-purchase survey identifies every issue before exchange, giving you negotiating leverage or walk-away confidence.
Every inspection follows a comprehensive 40-point checklist covering: external covering condition (every slope), ridge and hip integrity, valley condition and water flow, chimney stack masonry and flashings, fascia and soffit condition, guttering function and alignment, loft space timber condition, insulation adequacy, ventilation provision, signs of water ingress (staining, damp, mould), and structural deflection.
We photograph every finding and grade each element: GREEN (satisfactory — no action needed), AMBER (monitor — address within 12 months), RED (action required — immediate attention needed). The written report includes estimated repair costs for every AMBER and RED item, giving you a clear picture of the investment needed.
Standard Level 2 house surveys rarely include a thorough roof assessment. Most surveyors inspect from the ground and inside the loft hatch — they do not climb onto the roof or walk the full loft space. Critical issues like nail sickness, hidden valley failures, and timber decay behind fascias are routinely missed.
In East London's competitive property market, our pre-purchase roof survey gives buyers three advantages: accurate knowledge of the roof's true condition, realistic cost estimates for any work needed, and negotiating leverage to reduce the purchase price by the cost of identified repairs. On Victorian terraces across Hackney and Bow, our surveys regularly identify £5,000–£15,000 of roof work that the standard survey missed.
The inspection fee (£200–£450) is credited in full against any repair work you book with us — making the survey effectively free if you proceed with the repairs.
Before buying a property: Essential, especially for Victorian and Edwardian homes across East London.
After a storm: Identify hidden damage before it causes internal water damage.
Every 5 years: Catches gradual deterioration before it becomes expensive.
Before a loft conversion: Assesses whether the existing roof structure can support conversion.
If you see damp patches: Diagnoses the source before costly remedial work.
Book your inspection: 0203 441 9626. Same-week appointments available across all East London postcodes.
RICS Home Survey Practice Note recommends that a Level 2 or Level 3 survey includes roof space inspection from within the loft and assessment of the roof covering from ground level. Roof defects are the most commonly reported issue across all survey levels. Source: RICS Home Survey Standard 2024.
Call 0203 441 9626 for a free, no-obligation quote.
“Called about missing slates after the January storm. They were on our roof within three hours, replaced eight slates and re-sealed the flashing around the chimney. Clean, fast, and the price was exactly what they quoted on the phone.”
“Skylight replacement on our Edwardian terrace in Leytonstone. Old cracked plastic dome replaced with a proper Velux with electric opening. The difference in light and ventilation is remarkable.”
“Moss removal and biocide treatment on our concrete tile roof. Looks completely different — like a new roof. They said the tiles have another fifteen years in them now the moss is gone.”
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