Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Havering-atte-Bower
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Havering-atte-Bower, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Prices for roof surveys in Havering-atte-Bower
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Havering-atte-Bower
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. 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. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and people most often book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
In a small place like Havering-atte-Bower, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Havering-atte-Bower (RM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Havering-atte-Bower
I let a flat near Harold Wood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Is my home in Havering-atte-Bower listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Havering-atte-Bower?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Is Havering-atte-Bower in your area?
Yes, we do. Havering-atte-Bower is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Havering-atte-Bower
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Havering-atte-Bower, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Local roofs in Havering-atte-Bower
About 2.6 miles south lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Havering-atte-Bower has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Romford Shopping Hall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Havering-atte-Bower is about 3 miles north-west of Harold Wood, in Essex. Anywhere in Havering-atte-Bower, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Havering-atte-Bower is one of the places in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RM4. Local streets include North Road, Broxhill Road and Bower Farm Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Chase Cross (1 mile south-west), Stapleford Abbotts (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (2 miles west), Lambourne End (2 miles west) and Lambourne (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (11 miles north), Brentwood (5 miles east), Billericay (10 miles east) and Loughton (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Havering-atte-Bower
We work in homes and buildings around Bower Park Academy, The Top Oak pub and Havering Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Havering-atte-Bower is Harold Wood station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harold Wood Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Romford Shopping Hall (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Havering-atte-Bower, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Havering-atte-Bower
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.