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Roof Survey in South Hornchurch
Roof surveys in South Hornchurch, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in South Hornchurch
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof survey in South Hornchurch: what you get
We survey roofs in South Hornchurch and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and cracked mortar along the ridge, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In South Hornchurch, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- South Hornchurch (RM13, RM10, RM12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in South Hornchurch
Is my home in South Hornchurch listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Rainham (Essex) station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How much does a roof survey cost in South Hornchurch?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Hornchurch
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Hornchurch and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof surveys around South Hornchurch
About 0.9 miles south lies Rainham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around South Hornchurch has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shop and office owners around The Brewery may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Essex) station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Whybridge Junior School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
South Hornchurch is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Whether the building in South Hornchurch is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Greater London coverage includes South Hornchurch. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the RM13, RM10 and RM12 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hood Road, Ford Lane and Philip Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to South Hornchurch include Beam Park (1 mile south-west), Rainham (1 mile south-east), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile south-west), Dagenham (1 mile north-west) and Elm Park (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-west).
Around South Hornchurch
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell pub, The Brittons Academy and Beam Valley Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to South Hornchurch is Rainham (Essex) station, roughly 0.9 miles south. A little further out are St George's Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and The Brewery (3.1 miles north). Not far away are Ingrebourne Marshes.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Hornchurch
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Surveys in South Hornchurch can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.