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Landlord roof survey in Chadwell Heath, Greater London
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chadwell Heath and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys in Chadwell Heath: local notes
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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 2.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Chadwell Heath goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Warren Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to St Chad's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Brewery, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Chadwell Heath is about 2 miles west of Romford, in Greater London. Chadwell Heath is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Chadwell Heath is one of the places in Greater London where we work. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in RM6, RM7 and RM8 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Back Lane, West Road and Eric Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Chadwell Heath on the A1112, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Chadwell Heath include Little Heath (1 mile west), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-east), Marks Gate (1 mile north), Rush Green (1 mile south-east) and Romford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (7 miles west).
Around Chadwell Heath
Around Chadwell Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Warren School, The Warren School and The Eva Hart pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Chadwell Heath is Chadwell Heath station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find The Brewery (1.5 miles east) and King George Hospital (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Hainault Lodge.
How a landlord roof survey works in Chadwell Heath
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are worn ridges, hips and verges and missing or loose roof coverings, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Chadwell Heath, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Chadwell Heath (RM6, RM7, RM8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chadwell Heath
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Why act early in Chadwell Heath
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In Chadwell Heath, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chadwell Heath
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Chadwell Heath?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chadwell Heath station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do I need to be at home?
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 survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How it works
Once we’ve 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 Chadwell Heath, 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. We then look at what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses