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Collier Row Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Collier Row, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Collier Row
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and blocked gutters over flats, across rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Collier Row, as across London, that is 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.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Collier Row
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For landlords with property near Romford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Useful tips for Collier Row property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Collier Row
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Collier Row has a long history of building, with Hare Hall about 1.7 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Raphael Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Collier Row is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Collier Row, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of the RM1, RM5 and RM7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Collier Row: Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Marks Gate (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Collier Row
In Collier Row, that means homes and buildings near Colley Rowe Inn, Marshalls Park Academy and Raphael Park. Collier Row’s nearest station is Romford station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Romford Shopping Hall (1 mile south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
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How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London area like Collier Row, 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. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Common questions in Collier Row
Can a landlord with a rental near Romford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Collier Row listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.