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Landlord roof survey in Harold Park, Essex
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Harold Park, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Harold Park
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are parapets and upstands in poor repair and flashings that have come away.
In a smaller place like Harold Park, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Harold Park (RM3, RM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Harold Park
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Hare Hall about 1.7 miles south-west, Harold Park sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Harold Wood station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Harold Park is about 3 miles north-east of Romford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Harold Park and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Harold Park is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of RM3 and RM14 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Bates Road, Avenue Road and Oxford Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Harold Hill (1 mile north-west), Noak Hill (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile north-east), St Vincent's Hamlet (2 miles north) and South Weald (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (14 miles north-east), Basildon (9 miles east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles north-east), Billericay (8 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Harold Park
We work in homes and buildings around Tylers Common, King's Wood School and Drapers' Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harold Wood station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harold Wood Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warley Place.
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Harold Park
Other services in Harold Park
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Harold Park
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harold Court Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we can’t see
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Harold Park
Can a landlord with a rental near Harold Wood station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Harold Park 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.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How much is a survey?
Prices start 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 it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Harold Park is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.