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Landlord Roof Survey in Biggin
Landlord roof surveys in Biggin from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Biggin
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’re worried about blocked gutters over flats and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Biggin, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Biggin (RM16)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Biggin
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Biggin questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tilbury Town station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Biggin?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
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. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you cover Biggin for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Biggin, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Biggin, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. For older village homes like those around Biggin, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Biggin
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
More services for Biggin
Landlord roof surveys in Biggin: local notes
Biggin is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Tilbury Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Tilbury Pioneer Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Biggin is about 2 miles east of Grays, in Thurrock. If you are in Biggin, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Biggin is one of the places in Thurrock where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RM16. If you’re just outside Biggin, we cover 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). Further out, 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 and the streets around them. The closest station to Biggin is Tilbury Town station, about 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Walton Hall Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.