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Roof surveys in RM3
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across RM3, from Harold Wood, Gallows Corner and Harold Park. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in RM3
- Harold Wood
- Gallows Corner
- Harold Park
- Harold Hill
- Noak Hill
- Ardleigh Green
- Emerson Park
- Gidea Park
- Brook Street
Surveys we offer in RM3
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Electronic leak detection
- All services
Let us know the address and the type of roof and we’ll confirm the price: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Postcodes nearby
Across Essex
All places in Essex
Areas we cover
Roof survey in RM3: how it works
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We’re often asked to look into ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, across ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Prices in RM3
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why customers in RM3 book us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landmarks near Harold Wood
Around Harold Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Havering College of Further and Higher Education, Harold Wood Primary School and Redden Court School and the streets around them. You will also find Pages Wood (0.8 miles south-east), The Morris Dancer Public House (0.5 miles north) and Saint Peter (under half a mile south-east). Harold Wood has its own railway station: Harold Wood station. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-east) and The Mercury Mall (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Harold Wood includes Hornchurch Cutting.
Homes and roofs across RM3
Across RM3, a good many older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in RM3. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Harold Wood: Anyone responsible for a site like Redden Court School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Shop and office owners around The Mercury Mall may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Prices for roof surveys in RM3
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
To get a price for roof surveys in RM3, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Signs you need a roof survey
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords and agents in RM3 book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in RM3
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.