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Roof survey in Becontree Heath, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Becontree Heath from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a visit in Becontree Heath, 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. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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About our roof survey in Becontree Heath
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We’re often asked to look into leaking gutter joints and downpipes and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Becontree Heath with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Becontree Heath (RM8, RM10, RM7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Becontree Heath
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Becontree Heath is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near Hartley Brook Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Chadwell Heath station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Trees in and around Parsloes Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Becontree Heath is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. We cover Becontree Heath and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Greater London, we cover Becontree Heath and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across RM8, RM10 and RM7 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Bull Lane, Wood Lane and Crow Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Rush Green (1 mile east), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Becontree (1 mile south), Romford (1 mile north-east) and Dagenham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Becontree Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eastbrook pub, William Bellamy Primary School and St. Edward's Church of England School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Rush Green Hospital (1 mile east) and The Brewery (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Becontree Heath include The Chase Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Becontree Heath: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Becontree Heath?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Is my home in Becontree Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How do I book a survey in Becontree Heath?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Becontree Heath
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.