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Landlord roof survey in Great Berry, Essex
Landlord roof surveys in Great Berry from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Landlord roof survey in Great Berry: what you get
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Great Berry, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Great Berry (SS16, SS15, CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Great Berry
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Questions from Great Berry
I let a flat near Laindon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Great Berry listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
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What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Great Berry doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Around Great Berry, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlord roof surveys around Great Berry
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Great Berry, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live near a park such as Gloucester Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you live in an older home near St John, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Berry Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Great Berry is about 2 miles west of Basildon, in Essex. Great Berry is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Great Berry. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in SS16, SS15 and CM13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as New Avenue, Coburg Lane and West Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Langdon Hills (1 mile south-east), Laindon (1 mile north-east), Lee Chapel (2 miles east), Steeple View (2 miles north-east) and Basildon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles north-west), Canvey Island (8 miles east), Billericay (4 miles north), Rayleigh (9 miles east) and Wickford (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Great Berry
In Great Berry, that means homes and buildings near Gloucester Park and The James Hornsby School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Laindon station, about 0.7 miles east. A little further out are Basildon University Hospital (1.9 miles east) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Great Berry includes Langdon Nature Reserve.