Thurrock · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Tilbury
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Tilbury, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Tilbury
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’re worried about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Tilbury, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
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, whichever applies.
- Place
- Tilbury (RM18)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Why act early in Tilbury
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Tilbury, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a survey in Tilbury, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How we price flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Flat roofs in Tilbury
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Tilbury, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Tilbury Town station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Tilbury is about 2 miles south-east of Grays, in Thurrock. Roofs in Tilbury get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Thurrock. Across Thurrock, we cover Tilbury. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the RM18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Civic Square, London Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. Tilbury sits on or near the A126 and A1089, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Tilbury include Biggin (1 mile north-east), West Tilbury (2 miles north-east), Chadwell St Mary (2 miles north), Milton-next-Gravesend (2 miles south-east) and Grays (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stanford-le-Hope (5 miles north-east), South Ockendon (5 miles north-west), Balstonia (5 miles north-east), Corringham (6 miles north-east), Aveley (5 miles north-west) and South Stifford (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Tilbury
We work in homes and buildings around St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Northfleet Urban Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tilbury Town station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4 miles west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Tilbury include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Common roof problems in Tilbury
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Pools of water lying on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Gateway Academy, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
Places near Tilbury
What else we do in Tilbury
Tilbury: your questions answered
Will you come out to Tilbury?
Yes. Tilbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tilbury?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.