Thurrock · London and the South East
Horndon on the Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Horndon on the Hill? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
When to book a survey in Horndon on the Hill
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
How a landlord roof survey works in Horndon on the Hill
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’re worried about missing or loose roof coverings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Horndon on the Hill (SS17)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Price
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Horndon on the Hill
Is the coastal weather around Horndon on the Hill hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Horndon on the Hill is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horndon on the Hill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Horndon on the Hill
Horndon on the Hill lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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.
If you look after a building like Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Grove House Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Horndon on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. Horndon on the Hill is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Horndon on the Hill is one of the places in Thurrock where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SS17. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Mill Lane, Francis Close and Stephens Crescent or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Horndon on the Hill: Balstonia (1 mile east), Stanford-le-Hope (1 mile east), Corringham (3 miles east), Langdon Hills (3 miles north) and Great Berry (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Grays (4 miles south-west), South Ockendon (5 miles west), Chadwell St Mary (3 miles south-west), Aveley (7 miles west), Tilbury (5 miles south) and South Stifford (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Horndon on the Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Grove House Wood, St Clere's School and Swan Inn, among other places. Horndon on the Hill’s nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Orsett Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Horndon Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. In a small place like Horndon on the Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A report with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Horndon on the Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.