Southend-on-Sea · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Great Wakering
Need a landlord roof survey in Great Wakering? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
About our landlord roof survey in Great Wakering
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a smaller place like Great Wakering, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Great Wakering (SS3)
- Wider area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- File each roof report for future reference
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Great Wakering is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Wakering
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Great Wakering, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. About 3.4 miles west lies Southchurch Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Great Wakering has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Wakering Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Shoeburyness station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Great Wakering is about 1 mile north-east of Shoeburyness, in Southend-on-Sea. Great Wakering is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Southend-on-Sea, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SS3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Conway Avenue and North Street and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Little Wakering (1 mile north-west), North Shoebury (1 mile south-west), Shoeburyness (1 mile south-west), Barling (2 miles north-west) and Stonebridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Southend-on-Sea (5 miles west), Prittlewell (4 miles west), Leigh-on-Sea (7 miles west), Westcliff-on-Sea (5 miles west), Southchurch (3 miles west) and Chalkwell (6 miles west).
Around Great Wakering
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shoeburyness High School and The White Hart Public House. The closest station to Great Wakering is Shoeburyness station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Southend University Hospital (5.1 miles west). Not far away are Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges.
Common questions in Great Wakering
How do I find out if my home in Great Wakering is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Great Wakering, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is Great Wakering in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Great Wakering included.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Great Wakering
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why act early in Great Wakering
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. On a bungalow or cottage around Great Wakering, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Great Wakering
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos