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Roof Survey in Hainault
Roof surveys in Hainault from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Hainault frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Roof survey in Hainault: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and standing water on a flat roof.
In a smaller place like Hainault, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Hainault (IG6, IG7, IG8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hainault
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.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Hainault homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Seven Kings station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Valentines Mansion, about 2.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hainault. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. The streets around a church such as St Francis of Assisi are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hainault is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hainault and nearby. Our Essex coverage includes Hainault and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
Here we cover the IG6, IG7 and IG8 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Hughes Road, Neville Road and Addison Road. We also cover the places around Hainault: Chigwell (1 mile north-west), Woodford Bridge (1 mile west), Woodford Wells (2 miles west), Woodford (2 miles west) and Buckhurst Hill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Loughton (3 miles north), Waltham Abbey (7 miles north-west) and Epping (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hainault
In Hainault, that means homes and buildings near Fairlop Waters, The New Fairlop Oak pub and Kantor King Solomon High School and the streets around them. Hainault’s nearest station is Seven Kings station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (3.2 miles south) and Claybury Hospital (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Questions from Hainault
How do I find out if my home in Hainault is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Hainault?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.