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Chingford Hatch Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Chingford Hatch? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chingford Hatch and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Chingford Hatch: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Chingford Hatch (E4, IG8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Chingford Hatch
Can a landlord with a rental near Highams Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Chingford Hatch?
Parking in Chingford Hatch, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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Useful tips for Chingford Hatch property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. 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 area like Chingford Hatch, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Chingford Hatch homes and their roofs
Outer London has a good many 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.7 miles west lies Bruce Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Chingford Hatch has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park like The Highams Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you live in an older home near All Saints Church of England Highams Park, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chingford Hatch is about 1 mile south-east of Chingford, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Chingford Hatch, the roof can be surveyed. Chingford Hatch is one of the places in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for London.
All of E4 and IG8 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 New Road, The Avenue and Weale Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Chingford Hatch on the A1009, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Friday Hill (1 mile north-east), Chingford (1 mile north-west), Monkhams (1 mile east), Hale End (1 mile south) and Chingford Mount (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Chingford Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Highams Park, Heathcote School & Science College and Kings Head pub, among other places. Chingford Hatch’s nearest station is Highams Park station, roughly 0.7 miles south. A little further out are Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (2.7 miles west) and Wanstead Hospital (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Chingford Hatch include Pole Hill and Ainslie Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chingford Hatch
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
If you’re buying, it’s useful 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 send us an email when you’re ready.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Common roof problems in Chingford Hatch
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Longshaw Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
- What exactly goes into their report