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Gallows Corner Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Gallows Corner from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gallows Corner
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Gallows Corner and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and standing water on a flat roof, on rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
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. Homes in Gallows Corner are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Gallows Corner
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
We are often asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael and All Angels Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
Gallows Corner questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Gidea Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in Gallows Corner listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you cover Gallows Corner for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Gallows Corner and the rest of Greater London. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Nearby places to Gallows Corner
Other services in Gallows Corner
Gallows Corner homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 0.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Gallows Corner goes. 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. 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. If your home in Gallows Corner is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Royal Liberty School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Raphael Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. Gallows Corner is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Gallows Corner and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
All of RM3, RM2 and RM11 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue. We also cover the places around Gallows Corner: Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Harold Wood (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile south) and Emerson Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gallows Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Havering College of Further and Higher Education, Ardleigh Green Junior School and Raphael Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gidea Park station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Gallows Corner moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- 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 checked 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- File each roof report for future reference
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gallows Corner
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.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.