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Landlord roof survey in Southfields, Thurrock
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Southfields. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Southfields
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 to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Southfields, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Southfields (RM16)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Nearby places to Southfields
Other services in Southfields
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Questions from Southfields
Is my home in Southfields listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Southfields hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Southfields is within about 3 miles of the coast.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Do you work in Southfields?
Yes. Southfields is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Southfields homes and their roofs
Southfields is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park like Grove House Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark like St Giles & All Saints Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Orsett Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Southfields is about 2 miles south-west of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. Southfields gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Thurrock, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the RM16 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Welling Road, Bristowe Drive and Ellis Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Orsett (1 mile west), Baker Street (1 mile west), Bulphan (3 miles north), West Horndon (5 miles north-west) and East Horndon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Grays (3 miles south-west), South Ockendon (4 miles west), Corringham (3 miles east), Aveley (6 miles west), Tilbury (3 miles south) and South Stifford (4 miles west).
What’s near Southfields
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Grove House Wood, St Clere's School and Whitmore Arms Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stanford-Le-Hope station, about 1.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Orsett Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Walton Hall Museum (1.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Stanford Warren.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Southfields can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.