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Roof survey in Monkhams, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Monkhams.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Useful tips for Monkhams property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monkhams
We survey roofs in Monkhams and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you are worried about debris building up in roof valleys and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Monkhams has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 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:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Nearby places to Monkhams
Also in Monkhams
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Local roofs in Monkhams
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Monkhams is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
With Valentines Mansion about 3.6 miles south-east, the area around Monkhams has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you look after a building like Wells Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For businesses in and around places like 17 & Central, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monkhams. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for London.
Every address in IG8, IG9 and E4 is within our area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane, all of which we cover. Monkhams sits on or near the A121. We also cover Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Buckhurst Hill (1 mile north-east) and Chingford Hatch (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Monkhams
We work in homes and buildings around Woodford Green Preparatory School, The Highams Park and Trinity Catholic High School and the streets around them. Monkhams’s nearest station is Highams Park station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Epping Forest Museum (1.3 miles north) and Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Monkhams includes Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Monkhams
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
For a price for your roof in Monkhams, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
FAQs for Monkhams
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Highams Park station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is drone flying allowed in Monkhams?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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 when booking.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Prices for roof surveys in Monkhams
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a London area like Monkhams, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.