Thurrock · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Biggin
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Biggin, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Water getting in at rooflights
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Biggin
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Flat roof survey in Biggin
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. Typical surveys look at upstands pulling away from walls and splits and cracks in the covering, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Biggin may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
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.
- Place
- Biggin (RM16)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Biggin property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Biggin
Do you cover smaller places like Biggin?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Biggin?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Biggin?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Common reasons to book include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
If you look after a building such as Tilbury Pioneer Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Biggin book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Places near Biggin
Also in Biggin
Flat roof surveys in Biggin: local notes
Biggin is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to Tilbury Town station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Biggin is about 2 miles east of Grays, in Thurrock. Wherever you are in Biggin, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Thurrock, we cover Biggin and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in RM16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Biggin include West Tilbury (1 mile east), Chadwell St Mary (1 mile north), Tilbury (1 mile south-west), Orsett Heath (1 mile north-west) and Little Thurrock (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles north-east), South Ockendon (5 miles north-west), Balstonia (4 miles north-east), Corringham (5 miles north-east), Aveley (6 miles west) and South Stifford (3 miles west).
Around Biggin
Around Biggin, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thurrock and Basildon College, The Kings Head pub and The Gateway Academy. The nearest railway station is Tilbury Town station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Walton Hall Museum (2.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
The survey, step by step
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 record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Biggin, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
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. We will confirm the price before booking.