Thurrock · London and the South East
Fobbing Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Fobbing, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Fobbing
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We are frequently asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and flashings that have come away, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and rented houses.
Some older homes in villages like Fobbing are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Fobbing (SS17)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Common roof problems in Fobbing
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Anyone responsible for a site like Ortu Corringham Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Fobbing
Fobbing is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Basildon station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Vange Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Fobbing is about 2 miles north-east of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. In Fobbing, as across Thurrock, every roof gets the same careful survey. Fobbing is one of the towns and villages in Thurrock where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across SS17 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on High Road, Patricia Drive and Greenacres Mews. If you’re just outside Fobbing, we cover Corringham (1 mile south), Vange (2 miles north-east), Stanford-le-Hope (2 miles south-west), Balstonia (2 miles south-west) and Lee Chapel (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Grays (7 miles south-west), South Ockendon (8 miles west), Chadwell St Mary (6 miles south-west), Aveley (10 miles west), Tilbury (7 miles south-west) and South Stifford (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Fobbing
In Fobbing, that means homes and buildings near Gable Hall School, Vange Hill and White Lion Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basildon station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basildon University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Fobbing Marsh.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. A survey looks at the roof itself. Around Fobbing, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Fobbing, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from Fobbing
I let a flat near Basildon station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Fobbing listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How do I book a survey in Fobbing?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.