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Landlord roof survey in Aldborough Hatch, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in Aldborough Hatch from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Local roofs in Aldborough Hatch
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.6 miles west lies Valentines Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Aldborough Hatch has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Goodmayes station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces such as Fairlop Waters can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldborough Hatch. Across Greater London, we cover Aldborough Hatch. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of IG2, IG3 and RM6 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road. Aldborough Hatch sits on or near the A12, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Little Heath (1 mile east), Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Marks Gate (2 miles north-east) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Aldborough Hatch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oaks Park High School and Fairlop Waters and the streets around them. The closest station to Aldborough Hatch is Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (2 miles south-west) and King George Hospital (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Aldborough Hatch include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Landlord roof survey in Aldborough Hatch
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and leaking joints at party walls.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Aldborough Hatch with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently 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. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Questions from Aldborough Hatch
Is my home in Aldborough Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Goodmayes station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When to book a survey in Aldborough Hatch
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across often include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like William Torbitt Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Aldborough Hatch
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldborough Hatch
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.