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Roof survey in Gants Hill, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Gants Hill. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
When to book a survey in Gants Hill
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Anyone responsible for a site like Gearies Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gants Hill
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. If you’re worried about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, 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 Gants Hill are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Gants Hill runs like any other.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Prices for roof surveys in Gants Hill
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What a roof survey looks like in Gants Hill
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Living close to Valentines Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to St George's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Gants Hill and the surrounding area. Across Greater London, we cover Gants Hill and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We work across the IG2, IG6 and IG1 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A123 close by, Gants Hill is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Gants Hill, we cover Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Gants Hill
In Gants Hill, that means homes and buildings near Valentines Park and Valentines High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ilford station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Stratford Centre (3.9 miles south-west) and Goodmayes Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Gants Hill includes Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Nearby places to Gants Hill
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For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Gants Hill and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Gants Hill
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Gants Hill?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Is my home in Gants Hill 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 inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How much does a roof survey cost in Gants Hill?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.