Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Harold Hill
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Harold Hill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Useful tips for Harold Hill property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
About our landlord roof survey in Harold Hill
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 give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’re worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and missing or loose roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Harold Hill drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Harold Hill (RM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Harold Hill, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
FAQs for Harold Hill
How do I find out if my home in Harold Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Harold Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Harold Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Harold Hill?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord roof surveys in Harold Hill: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.9 miles south-west lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Harold Hill has been built on. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you run a business near The Mercury Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live near a park such as Dagnam Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Harold Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Romford, in Essex. Harold Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in RM3 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Oxford Road, Priory Road and Wigton Road. We also cover the places around Harold Hill: Noak Hill (1 mile north), Harold Park (1 mile south-east), St Vincent's Hamlet (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles east) and South Weald (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles east), Billericay (8 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles west).
Near you in Harold Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Morris Dancer Public House, King's Wood School and Drapers' Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Harold Wood station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (3.2 miles south) and Harold Wood Hospital (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Bedfords Park.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Harold Hill
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs