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Landlord Roof Survey in Hacton
Need a landlord roof survey in Hacton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hacton
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’re worried about missing or loose roof coverings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Hacton are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Hacton
The wider area around Hacton has a long history of building, with Rainham Hall about 2.1 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places such as The Brewery, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Anyone responsible for a site like Scotts Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Matthews Church Hall, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. In Hacton, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of the RM12, RM14 and RM13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hacton
Around Hacton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sanders Draper School, The Optimist Tavern and Hornchurch Country Park. The nearest railway station is Upminster station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Brewery (3.3 miles north-west) and Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hacton include Ingrebourne Valley.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you’ll need to arrange it.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two 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 Hacton 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 start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Hacton questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hacton?
It depends on the street. If Hacton has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
How do I find out if my home in Hacton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check the roof space can be accessed
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.