Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Marks Gate
Independent landlord roof surveys in Marks Gate. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Marks Gate
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Marks Gate and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. Common reasons to book are cracked or lifting flashings and worn ridges, hips and verges, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Marks Gate (RM7, RM5, RM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marks Gate
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Marks Gate
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Hare Hall about 2.8 miles east, Marks Gate sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you look after a building like Crownfield Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces such as Fairlop Waters can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Landlords with a home close to Chadwell Heath station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Marks Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Romford, in Essex. If you are in Marks Gate, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Marks Gate is one of the places in Essex we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of RM7, RM5 and RM6 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Walton Road, Hamlet Road and Hog Hill Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Marks Gate on the A1112, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Marks Gate include Chadwell Heath (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile east), Rise Park (2 miles east) and Romford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basildon (14 miles east), Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (7 miles east), Billericay (12 miles east), Loughton (5 miles north-west) and Waltham Abbey (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Marks Gate
In Marks Gate, that means homes and buildings near The Warren School, Fairlop Waters and Colley Rowe Inn, among other places. Marks Gate’s nearest station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 1.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Romford Shopping Hall (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Hainault Lodge.
Questions from Marks Gate
Will you come out to Marks Gate?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Chadwell Heath station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting 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 applicable.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft 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 normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Marks Gate, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
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.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.