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Little Thurrock Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Little Thurrock and the rest of Thurrock. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Why get it checked now?
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. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Blocked gutters on homes around Little Thurrock overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
About our landlord roof survey in Little Thurrock
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a photo-illustrated written report 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’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a smaller place like Little Thurrock, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Little Thurrock (RM16, RM17)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Little Thurrock
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Little Thurrock
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Little Thurrock, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like Deneholm Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Ealing Broadway Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Little Thurrock is about 1 mile north-east of Grays, in Thurrock. Whether the building in Little Thurrock is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Thurrock, we cover Little Thurrock and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in RM16 and RM17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Long Lane, Lodge Lane and Kerry Road and the roads around them. With the A1013 close by, Little Thurrock is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Grays (1 mile south-west), Orsett Heath (1 mile east), Chafford Hundred (1 mile west), Chadwell St Mary (1 mile east) and North Stifford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stanford-le-Hope (5 miles north-east), South Ockendon (3 miles north-west), Balstonia (4 miles north-east), Corringham (6 miles east), Aveley (4 miles west) and Purfleet-on-Thames (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Little Thurrock
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hathaway Academy and Treetops School, among other places. The closest station to Little Thurrock is Grays station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thameside Centre (1 mile south-west) and Thurrock Community Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Little Thurrock includes Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Little Thurrock questions
Is the coastal weather around Little Thurrock hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Little Thurrock within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Arrange flat access in advance
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Little Thurrock
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Homes around Little Thurrock frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Little Thurrock, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.