Thurrock · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in North Stifford
Need a landlord roof survey in North Stifford? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
About our landlord roof survey in North Stifford
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover North Stifford and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as North Stifford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- North Stifford (RM16)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
FAQs for North Stifford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Stifford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is North Stifford within the area you cover?
Yes. North Stifford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How do I book a survey in North Stifford?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like North Stifford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we’re asked to look at in North Stifford
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you run a business near Lakeside Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
North Stifford homes and their roofs
North Stifford is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Tudor Court Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
North Stifford is about 2 miles north-west of Grays, in Thurrock. North Stifford is one of many places we visit across Thurrock, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Thurrock, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RM16 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Guardian Avenue, Birchfield and Elvin Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Chafford Hundred (1 mile south-east), Grays (2 miles south-east), Little Thurrock (2 miles east), Orsett Heath (3 miles east) and Chadwell St Mary (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stanford-le-Hope (6 miles east), Balstonia (6 miles east), Corringham (7 miles east), Tilbury (4 miles south-east), Purfleet-on-Thames (3 miles west) and East Tilbury (5 miles east).
Near you in North Stifford
In North Stifford, that means homes and buildings near Chafford Hundred Business and Enterprise College, Belhus and The Dog and Partridge pub and the streets around them. North Stifford’s nearest station is Chafford Hundred station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thameside Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Lakeside Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Stifford
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older and listed buildings around North Stifford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.