Thurrock · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in South Ockendon
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in South Ockendon, with photographs and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to South Ockendon is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in South Ockendon
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you’re worried about choked outlets and gutters and missing or loose roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats alike.
Houses in smaller places like South Ockendon can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- South Ockendon (RM15)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near South Ockendon
Also in South Ockendon
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in South Ockendon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ockendon station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like South Ockendon?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
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. Just say which days work for you.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is 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.
Local roofs in South Ockendon
Rainham Hall, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Ockendon. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Shop and office owners around Ealing Broadway Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For landlords with property near Ockendon station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
South Ockendon is about 3 miles north-west of Grays, in Thurrock. Bookings from South Ockendon are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. South Ockendon is one of the places in Thurrock where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
All of RM15 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Cullen Square, Ayron Road and Ardmore Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include North Ockendon (2 miles north), Aveley (2 miles south-west), Puddle Dock (3 miles north), Wennington (3 miles west) and Hacton (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Stanford-le-Hope (6 miles east), Grays (3 miles south-east), Balstonia (6 miles east), Corringham (7 miles east), Chadwell St Mary (4 miles south-east) and Tilbury (5 miles south-east).
What’s near South Ockendon
Around South Ockendon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beacon Hill Academy, Belhus and Royal Oak Inn, among other places. South Ockendon has its own railway station: Ockendon station. Well-known places in the area include Thameside Centre (2.9 miles south-east) and Thurrock Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around South Ockendon includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
What we are asked to look at in South Ockendon
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bonnygate Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Useful tips for South Ockendon property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.