Thurrock · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in South Stifford
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Stifford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Why it is worth a survey now in South Stifford
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. In a smaller place like South Stifford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How a flat roof survey works in South Stifford
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. 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. If you’re worried about signs of deflection in the roof deck and pools of water lying on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass alike.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like South Stifford often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- South Stifford (RM16, RM20)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Stifford
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in South Stifford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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South Stifford: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in South Stifford?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like South Stifford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Local flat roofs in South Stifford
South Stifford is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Chafford Hundred station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
South Stifford is about 2 miles west of Grays, in Thurrock. If you’re in South Stifford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. South Stifford is one of the towns and villages in Thurrock where we work for flat roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We work across RM16 and RM20 for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, San Juan Drive and San Luis Drive and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include West Thurrock (1 mile south-west), Greenhithe (2 miles south), Purfleet-on-Thames (2 miles west), Swanscombe (3 miles south) and Stone (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Stanford-le-Hope (7 miles north-east), Balstonia (6 miles north-east), Corringham (8 miles east), Chadwell St Mary (3 miles east), Tilbury (3 miles south-east) and East Tilbury (5 miles east).
Near you in South Stifford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ship Public House and Chafford Hundred Business and Enterprise College. There’s a railway station in South Stifford itself: Chafford Hundred station. Nearby you will also find Thurrock Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Thameside Centre (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Prices for flat roof surveys in South Stifford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.