Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Harold Wood
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Harold Wood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Common roof problems in Harold Wood
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Living close to Pages Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Landlord roof survey in Harold Wood: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about leaking joints at party walls and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Around Harold Wood, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Harold Wood (RM3, RM11, RM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Harold Wood
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Harold Wood, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Harold Wood homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Hare Hall, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Harold Wood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Saint Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Redden Court School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Harold Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Essex. Harold Wood is one of many places we visit across Essex. Harold Wood is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
All of RM3, RM11 and RM2 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Oak Road, Ewan Road and Holt Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Harold Wood, we cover Gallows Corner (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south-west), Gidea Park (1 mile west), Emerson Park (1 mile south) and Heath Park (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles north), Brentwood (4 miles north-east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles north-west).
Around Harold Wood
Around Harold Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Morris Dancer Public House, Harold Wood Primary School and Havering College of Further and Higher Education, among other places. Harold Wood has its own railway station: Harold Wood station. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-east) and The Mercury Mall (2.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hornchurch Cutting.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Deal with urgent items first
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Harold Wood is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Common questions in Harold Wood
How do I find out if my home in Harold Wood is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Harold Wood?
Yes. Harold Wood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will give you an idea when booking.
How do I book a survey in Harold Wood?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Harold Wood
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Harold Wood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.