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Chadwell Heath Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Chadwell Heath, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chadwell Heath
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side. We are often asked to look into quick fixes on flashings and valleys and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Chadwell Heath could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Chadwell Heath (RM6, RM7, RM8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chadwell Heath homes and their roofs
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Parking in Chadwell Heath, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. If you let a flat or house near Chadwell Heath station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Chadwell Heath is about 2 miles west of Romford, in Greater London. Whether the building in Chadwell Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RM6, RM7 and RM8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Back Lane, West Road and Eric Road. You’ll find Chadwell Heath on the A1112, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Chadwell Heath: Little Heath (1 mile west), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-east), Marks Gate (1 mile north), Rush Green (1 mile south-east) and Romford (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (7 miles west).
What’s near Chadwell Heath
In Chadwell Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Warren School, The Warren School and The Eva Hart pub. Chadwell Heath’s nearest station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Brewery (1.5 miles east) and King George Hospital (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near Chadwell Heath include Hainault Lodge.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London area like Chadwell Heath, 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. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Chadwell Heath
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
The streets around a church like St Chad's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Chadwell Heath questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Chadwell Heath?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is my home in Chadwell Heath listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.