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Landlord Roof Survey in Becontree
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Becontree, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Becontree
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
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 Becontree has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Becontree (RM9, RM10, RM8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Becontree
I let a flat near Chadwell Heath station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Becontree?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Landlord roof surveys around Becontree
Outer London has lots 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 2.1 miles south-west lies Eastbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Becontree has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places such as The Brewery, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take a building like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Chadwell Heath station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Becontree is about 2 miles north-east of Barking, in Greater London. Surveys in Becontree work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the RM9, RM10 and RM8 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Wood Lane, Eliot Road and Maxey Road and the roads around them. Becontree sits on or near the A1240, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Dagenham (1 mile south-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile north), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south) and Goodmayes (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Becontree
Around Becontree, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eastbrook pub, Robert Clack School and Parsloes Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (3 miles west) and The Brewery (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dagenham Village Churchyard.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London area like Becontree, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Why act early in Becontree
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. In Becontree, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Becontree
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Becontree
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.