Essex · London and the South East
Lambourne End Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Lambourne End, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lambourne End
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Lambourne End, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Lambourne End (RM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- 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
What we are asked to look at in Lambourne End
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Take a building like Chigwell Row Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, call 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 tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lambourne End
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents and landlords in Lambourne End book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lambourne End
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Local roofs in Lambourne End
Lambourne End is about 2 miles from Stapleford Aerodrome. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Hill Hall, about 3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lambourne End. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Chadwell Heath station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Chigwell Row Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Lambourne End is about 3 miles east of Loughton, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lambourne End. Lambourne End is one of the places in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in RM4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Hoe Lane, Manor Road and New Road. Other places close to Lambourne End include Lambourne (1 mile north), Chigwell Row (1 mile south-west), Abridge (1 mile north-west), Stapleford Abbotts (2 miles east) and Redbridge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basildon (15 miles east), Harlow (10 miles north), Brentwood (7 miles east), Billericay (12 miles east), Loughton (3 miles west) and Waltham Abbey (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Lambourne End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chigwell Row Wood and The Forest Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath station, about 4.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Claybury Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Lambourne End includes Hainault Lodge.
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 an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Lambourne End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common questions in Lambourne End
Can a landlord with a rental near Chadwell Heath station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Are there drone restrictions around Lambourne End?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Lambourne End is about 2 miles from Stapleford Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
How much does a roof survey cost in Lambourne End?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.