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Roof survey in Dagenham, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Dagenham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Useful tips for Dagenham property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof survey in Dagenham
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’re worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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. If your home in Dagenham has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Dagenham (RM10, RM9, RM13, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a visit in Dagenham, 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 ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Dagenham, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
FAQs for Dagenham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dagenham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Dagenham?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Any roof job in Dagenham means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Local roofs in Dagenham
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Rainham Hall, about 2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dagenham. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Dagenham Dock station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For businesses in and around places like The Brewery, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Village Infants' School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Dagenham is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Dagenham and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Dagenham and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the RM10, RM9, RM13 and RM7 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Exeter Road, Plumtree Close and Rodwell Place. You’ll find Dagenham on the B178, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Becontree (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile south), South Hornchurch (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Dagenham
In Dagenham, that means homes and buildings near Dagenham Park Community School, Beam Valley Country Park and Cross Keys pub and the streets around them. Dagenham’s nearest station is Dagenham Dock station, about 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Rush Green Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and The Brewery (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dagenham Village Churchyard.