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Roof survey in Rainham, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Rainham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
Why it’s worth a survey now in Rainham
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rainham
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We are frequently asked to look into water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and worn or blocked valleys, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Rainham has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Rainham (RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Rainham moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
FAQs for Rainham
Can a landlord with a rental near Rainham (Essex) station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Rainham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 around Rainham
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Rainham Hall, about 0.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Rainham goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Trees in and around Wildspace Conservation Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Rainham (Essex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Helen and St Giles, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Anywhere in Rainham, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Rainham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
All of RM13 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Rainham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harris Academy Rainham, The Chafford School and The Phoenix pub. There is a railway station in Rainham itself: Rainham (Essex) station. A little further out are St George's Hospital (2.3 miles north-east) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Rainham include Ingrebourne Marshes.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Other services in Rainham
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.