Essex · London and the South East
Bowers Gifford Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bowers Gifford, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Bowers Gifford: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Some older homes in villages like Bowers Gifford are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Bowers Gifford (SS13)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bowers Gifford
Is Bowers Gifford within the area you cover?
Yes, Bowers Gifford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around Bowers Gifford hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Bowers Gifford is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this survey just for landlords?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Landlord roof surveys around Bowers Gifford
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Bowers Gifford, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take a building like St Margaret's Church of England Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you run a business near Eastgate Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you own a rental within reach of Pitsea station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bowers Gifford is about 3 miles west of Thundersley, in Essex. If you’re in Bowers Gifford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SS13. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on London Road, Bowers Close and Eversley Road. If you are just outside Bowers Gifford, we cover Pitsea (1 mile west), North Benfleet (1 mile north-east), Tarpots (1 mile east), Nevendon (2 miles north) and South Benfleet (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles north), Basildon (3 miles west), Brentwood (10 miles north-west), Maldon (13 miles north-east), Canvey Island (4 miles south-east) and Billericay (6 miles north-west).
Around Bowers Gifford
We work in homes and buildings around Chalvedon School, The Basildon Upper Academy and Vange Hill and the streets around them. Bowers Gifford’s nearest station is Pitsea station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Motor Boat Museum (1.6 miles west) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.6 miles west). Open spaces near Bowers Gifford include Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bowers Gifford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Deal with urgent items first
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Bowers Gifford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Bowers Gifford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.