Thurrock · London and the South East
East Tilbury Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in East Tilbury, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in East Tilbury
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you are worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes alike.
Houses in smaller places like East Tilbury can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- East Tilbury (RM18)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
East Tilbury questions
Is my home in East Tilbury listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in East Tilbury?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Homes in smaller places like East Tilbury can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Tilbury
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Landlord roof surveys around East Tilbury
The coast is about 1 mile or less from East Tilbury, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as St Francis are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like East Tilbury Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
East Tilbury is about 3 miles south of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. Wherever you are in East Tilbury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Thurrock coverage includes East Tilbury. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of RM18 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Station Road, Queen Mary Avenue and Coronation Avenue, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Linford (1 mile north-west), Low Street (1 mile south-west), Church Street (4 miles south-east), Chalk (4 miles south) and Cliffe (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles north), Grays (4 miles west), South Ockendon (6 miles west), Balstonia (3 miles north), Corringham (3 miles north-east) and Aveley (7 miles west).
Near you in East Tilbury
Around East Tilbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Grove House Wood and St Clere's School. There’s a railway station in East Tilbury itself: East Tilbury station. Well-known places in the area include Orsett Hospital (3 miles north-west) and Walton Hall Museum (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like East Tilbury, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access in advance
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in East Tilbury
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
For landlords with property near East Tilbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs