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Roof survey in Marks Gate, Essex
Independent roof surveys in Marks Gate. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Marks Gate
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Marks Gate (RM7, RM5, RM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Marks Gate
I let a flat near Chadwell Heath station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Marks Gate?
Yes, Marks Gate is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Marks Gate?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Roof surveys in Marks Gate: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 2.8 miles east lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Marks Gate has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places such as Romford Shopping Hall, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Chadwell Heath station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Marks Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Romford, in Essex. Anywhere in Marks Gate, we can come and survey your property. Marks Gate is one of the places in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of the RM7, RM5 and RM6 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Walton Road, Hamlet Road and Hog Hill Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Marks Gate include the A1112, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Chadwell Heath (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile east), Rise Park (2 miles east) and Romford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basildon (14 miles east), Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (7 miles east), Billericay (12 miles east), Loughton (5 miles north-west) and Waltham Abbey (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Marks Gate
In Marks Gate, that means homes and buildings near The Warren School, Fairlop Waters and Colley Rowe Inn. The closest station to Marks Gate is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 1.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Romford Shopping Hall (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Hainault Lodge.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
When to book a survey in Marks Gate
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you live near a park such as Fairlop Waters, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Marks Gate frequently 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 with the property details and any concerns.
- 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.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Marks Gate, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What affects the price in Marks Gate
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Marks Gate, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. For older village homes like those around Marks Gate, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Useful tips for Marks Gate property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.