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Landlord roof survey in Redbridge, Essex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Redbridge and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Redbridge
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
About our landlord roof survey in Redbridge
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Redbridge, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Redbridge (IG7, IG6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
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.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Redbridge
About 3.4 miles south-east lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Redbridge has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Chadwell Heath station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live near a park such as Chigwell Row Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Redbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romford, in Essex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Redbridge. Across Essex, we cover Redbridge and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Landlord roof surveys in IG7 and IG6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Five Oaks Lane, Birnam Crescent and Aster Road. We also cover Chigwell Row (1 mile north-west), Chase Cross (2 miles east), Lambourne End (2 miles north), Stapleford Abbotts (2 miles north-east) and Havering-atte-Bower (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basildon (14 miles east), Harlow (11 miles north), Brentwood (7 miles east), Billericay (12 miles east), Loughton (4 miles north-west) and Waltham Abbey (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Redbridge
We work in homes and buildings around Chigwell Row Wood and The Forest Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Romford Shopping Hall (2.7 miles south-east) and King George Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hainault Lodge.
Redbridge: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Redbridge?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chadwell Heath station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Redbridge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Redbridge, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A written report with photographs
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Redbridge
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Anyone responsible for a site like Oasis Academy Pinewood will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
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How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Redbridge, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.