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Pre-purchase roof survey in Chase Cross, Essex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Chase Cross, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chase Cross
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Common reasons to book are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on the roof space, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Around Chase Cross, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Chase Cross (RM5, RM1, RM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Chase Cross, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chase Cross, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
FAQs for Chase Cross
Is Chase Cross in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chase Cross?
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 go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Chase Cross?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Chase Cross: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near St James, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Gidea Park station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Chase Cross is about 2 miles north of Romford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chase Cross can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Essex coverage includes Chase Cross. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across RM5, RM1 and RM4 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Merlin Road, Avelon Road and Vernon Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Havering-atte-Bower (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (2 miles west), Stapleford Abbotts (2 miles north), Lambourne End (3 miles north-west) and Chigwell Row (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles east), Billericay (11 miles east), Loughton (6 miles north-west) and Wickford (15 miles east).
Around Chase Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colley Rowe Inn, Clockhouse Primary School and Havering Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Gidea Park station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Romford Shopping Hall (1.8 miles south) and Harold Wood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Chase Cross includes Bedfords Park.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Chase Cross property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know your timetable
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit seven days a week, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Arranging work in a smaller place like Chase Cross is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chase Cross
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Chase Cross
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Hare Hall lies about 2 miles south-east, so building around Chase Cross goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
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What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
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. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate