Essex · London and the South East
Hainault Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Hainault? You can book a landlord roof survey in Hainault and across Essex.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Check 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 a landlord roof survey works in Hainault
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait 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. If you are worried about blocked gutters over flats and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Hainault can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hainault (IG6, IG7, IG8)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A visit to Hainault is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys in Hainault: local notes
Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 2.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Hainault goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Homes near green spaces such as Fairlop Waters can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Landlords with a home close to Seven Kings station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hainault is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. Hainault gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Essex, we cover Hainault. We also survey roofs in London.
Landlord roof surveys in IG6, IG7 and IG8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Hughes Road, Neville Road and Addison Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Chigwell (1 mile north-west), Woodford Bridge (1 mile west), Woodford Wells (2 miles west), Woodford (2 miles west) and Buckhurst Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Loughton (3 miles north), Waltham Abbey (7 miles north-west) and Epping (7 miles north).
What’s near Hainault
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fairlop Waters, The New Fairlop Oak pub and Kantor King Solomon High School, among other places. Hainault’s nearest station is Seven Kings station, about 2.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (3.2 miles south) and Claybury Hospital (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Also near Hainault
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hainault
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hainault?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Seven Kings 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you cover Hainault for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hainault and the rest of Essex. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hainault
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you live in an older home near St Francis of Assisi, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Hainault, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.