Thurrock · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Purfleet-on-Thames
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Purfleet-on-Thames, with photos and a written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Homes around Purfleet-on-Thames often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? 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.
Advice
About our landlord roof survey in Purfleet-on-Thames
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at party walls and missing or loose roof coverings.
In a smaller place like Purfleet-on-Thames, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. 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 written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Purfleet-on-Thames (RM19, RM20)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we are asked to look at in Purfleet-on-Thames
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
For businesses in and around places such as Lakeside Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Purfleet-on-Thames questions
Will you come out to Purfleet-on-Thames?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a landlord with a rental near Purfleet station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I book a survey in Purfleet-on-Thames?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Nearby places to Purfleet-on-Thames
What else we do in Purfleet-on-Thames
Landlord roof surveys in Purfleet-on-Thames: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Rainham Hall about 3.1 miles north-west, Purfleet-on-Thames sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Purfleet station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Purfleet Primary Academy will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Purfleet-on-Thames is about 3 miles north of Dartford, in Thurrock. Whether the building in Purfleet-on-Thames is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Thurrock coverage includes Purfleet-on-Thames. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in RM19 and RM20 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, London Road Purfleet and London Road West Thurrock, and we cover them all. Purfleet-on-Thames sits on or near the A1090, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Purfleet-on-Thames include West Thurrock (2 miles east), Temple Hill (2 miles south), South Stifford (2 miles east), Dartford (3 miles south) and Stone (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (9 miles east), Grays (4 miles east), South Ockendon (3 miles north-east), Balstonia (9 miles east), Corringham (10 miles east) and Chadwell St Mary (6 miles east).
Around Purfleet-on-Thames
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harris Academy Riverside and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Purfleet-on-Thames itself: Purfleet station. A little further out are Joyce Green Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Stone Castle (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Purfleet-on-Thames includes Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. With lower homes, common in places like Purfleet-on-Thames, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.