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Landlord Roof Survey in Wennington
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Wennington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wennington
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp or stains in top-floor flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Wennington (RM13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wennington
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Local roofs in Wennington
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Rainham Hall about 1.5 miles north-west, Wennington 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Rainham (Essex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Lakeside Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary and St Peter's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Wennington is about 4 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Wennington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Wennington is one of the places in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Every address in RM13 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Wennington, we cover Aveley (1 mile east), Hacton (2 miles north), South Ockendon (3 miles east), Upminster Bridge (4 miles north) and Hornchurch (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles north-west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Around Wennington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lennard Arms Inn, Wildspace Conservation Park and Harris Academy Rainham and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Essex) station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St George's Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Erith Museum (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wennington include Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
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How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like Wennington, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Common questions in Wennington
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Wennington?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Can a landlord with a rental near Rainham (Essex) station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wennington
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.