Thurrock · London and the South East
Grays Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Grays and the rest of Thurrock. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Grays
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. If you’re worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Grays share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when booking.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Grays (RM17, RM16, RM20, RM18)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we’re asked to look at in Grays
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you run a business near Lakeside Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Grays: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Grays hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Grays is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can a landlord with a rental near Grays station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Grays?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Grays
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Grays, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Grays station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Grays is about 5 miles north-east of Dartford, in Thurrock. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Grays and the surrounding area. Grays is one of the towns and villages in Thurrock we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the RM17, RM16, RM20 and RM18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on London Road, College Avenue and Cresthill Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A126 and B149, Grays is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Grays, we cover Little Thurrock (1 mile north-east), Chafford Hundred (1 mile north-west), Orsett Heath (1 mile north-east), North Stifford (2 miles north-west) and Chadwell St Mary (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (5 miles north-east), South Ockendon (3 miles north-west), Balstonia (5 miles north-east), Corringham (6 miles north-east), Aveley (4 miles west) and Purfleet-on-Thames (4 miles west).
Near you in Grays
In Grays, that means homes and buildings near Thurrock and Basildon College, Grays Convent High School and The Traitors Gate pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Grays station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Stone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Thurrock Community Hospital (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
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The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit in Grays runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.