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Aldborough Hatch Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Aldborough Hatch, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldborough Hatch
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We are often asked to look into signs of past leaks inside the loft and blocked or leaking gutters, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in Aldborough Hatch or checking a new roof there: we inspect what we’re given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. For a flat, the lease normally says who looks after the roof.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Aldborough Hatch, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Aldborough Hatch
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a visit in Aldborough Hatch, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Local roofs and buyers in Aldborough Hatch
The wider area around Aldborough Hatch has a long history of building, with Valentines Mansion about 1.6 miles west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Aldborough Hatch, along with any off-street space. If you let a flat or house near Goodmayes station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Aldborough Hatch and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover Aldborough Hatch. You can also see our page for London.
All of IG2, IG3 and RM6 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Aldborough Hatch include the A12, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Aldborough Hatch, we cover Little Heath (1 mile east), Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Marks Gate (2 miles north-east) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Around Aldborough Hatch
We work in homes and buildings around Oaks Park High School and Fairlop Waters and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Redbridge Museum (2 miles south-west) and King George Hospital (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Aldborough Hatch questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Aldborough Hatch?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is my home in Aldborough Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you work in Aldborough Hatch?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Aldborough Hatch.