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Landlord Roof Survey in South Hornchurch
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in South Hornchurch. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
How a landlord roof survey works in South Hornchurch
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at chimney stacks in poor repair and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In South Hornchurch, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- South Hornchurch (RM13, RM10, RM12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Surveys in South Hornchurch can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the price in South Hornchurch
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for landlord roof surveys in South Hornchurch, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in South Hornchurch
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Essex) station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Hornchurch
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Rainham Hall about 0.9 miles south, South Hornchurch sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near The Brewery, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you look after a building such as Whybridge Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
South Hornchurch is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in South Hornchurch, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover South Hornchurch. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in RM13, RM10 and RM12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Hood Road, Ford Lane and Philip Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Beam Park (1 mile south-west), Rainham (1 mile south-east), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile south-west), Dagenham (1 mile north-west) and Elm Park (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in South Hornchurch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell pub, The Brittons Academy and Beam Valley Country Park and the streets around them. South Hornchurch’s nearest station is Rainham (Essex) station, roughly 0.9 miles south. A little further out are St George's Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and The Brewery (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ingrebourne Marshes.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Common questions in South Hornchurch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Hornchurch?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Rainham (Essex) station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.