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Gallows Corner Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Gallows Corner, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
How a roof survey works in Gallows Corner
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, lead flashings and natural slate alike.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Gallows Corner are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about roof surveys in Gallows Corner
I let a flat near Gidea Park station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Gallows Corner?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
How much does a roof survey cost in Gallows Corner?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How do I book a survey in Gallows Corner?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a London area like Gallows Corner, 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. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What else we do in Gallows Corner
What a roof survey looks like in Gallows Corner
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Hare Hall, about 0.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Gallows Corner goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Michael and All Angels Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mercury Mall, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Living close to Raphael Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. We visit Gallows Corner as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Gallows Corner is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RM3, RM2 and RM11. If you need a roof survey at a property on Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Gallows Corner, we cover Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Harold Wood (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile south) and Emerson Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Gallows Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Havering College of Further and Higher Education, Ardleigh Green Junior School and Raphael Park and the streets around them. Gallows Corner’s nearest station is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
Prices for roof surveys in Gallows Corner
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gallows Corner
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Gallows Corner. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks