Essex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Fullwell Cross
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Fullwell Cross, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Why act early in Fullwell Cross
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Around Fullwell Cross, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Fullwell Cross
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Fullwell Cross
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. If you’re worried about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Smaller places like Fullwell Cross often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Fullwell Cross or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Fullwell Cross (IG6, IG5, IG7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Fullwell Cross homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 1.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Fullwell Cross goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Francis of Assisi, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Fullwell Cross is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. We cover Fullwell Cross and the rest of Essex. Across Essex, we cover Fullwell Cross and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the IG6, IG5 and IG7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Horace Road, High Street and Sydney Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Fullwell Cross, we cover Fairlop (1 mile north), Barkingside (1 mile south), Newbury Park (1 mile south), Gants Hill (1 mile south) and Redbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Loughton (4 miles north), Waltham Abbey (7 miles north-west) and Epping (7 miles north).
Around Fullwell Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kantor King Solomon High School, Fairlop Waters and The New Fairlop Oak pub, among other places. The closest station to Fullwell Cross is Seven Kings station, about 2.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (2.6 miles south) and Claybury Hospital (0.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
Questions from Fullwell Cross
Will you come out to Fullwell Cross?
Yes, Fullwell Cross is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fullwell Cross?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Fullwell Cross is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you climb onto 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 applicable.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fullwell Cross
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Being in a smaller place like Fullwell Cross does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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When to book a survey in Fullwell Cross
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
For landlords with property near Seven Kings station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Towns and villages near Fullwell Cross
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Roof by roof
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
What affects the price in Fullwell Cross
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.