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Roof Survey in Wennington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Wennington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
About our roof survey in Wennington
Our roof surveys cover Wennington and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, across chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Wennington as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Wennington (RM13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Wennington
Is drone flying allowed in Wennington?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Wennington?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Wennington?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Also near Wennington
What else we do in Wennington
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wennington
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Prices for roof surveys in Wennington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Wennington homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Rainham Hall, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wennington goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places such as Lakeside Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live near a park like Wildspace Conservation Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Wennington is about 4 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Wennington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Roof surveys in RM13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Aveley (1 mile east), Hacton (2 miles north), South Ockendon (3 miles east), Upminster Bridge (4 miles north) and Hornchurch (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles north-west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Wennington
Around Wennington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lennard Arms Inn, Wildspace Conservation Park and Harris Academy Rainham, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Essex) station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St George's Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Erith Museum (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
Do you need a roof survey in Wennington?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Take a building like Brady Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Useful tips for Wennington property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Wennington we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.