Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Thundersley
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Thundersley and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a landlord roof survey works in Thundersley
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed ponding or splits on flat roofs and blocked gutters over flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Thundersley share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Thundersley (SS7, SS6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Thundersley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Landlords and letting agents in Thundersley book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- File each roof report for future reference
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Why it is worth a survey now in Thundersley
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Thundersley as anywhere.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Most visits in a town like Thundersley start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- 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 roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Thundersley, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Thundersley: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rayleigh station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Thundersley?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Thundersley is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Thundersley?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Thundersley
Thundersley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Rayleigh station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Thundersley Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Thundersley is about 3 miles north of Canvey Island, in Essex. We survey roofs in Thundersley across London and South East England. Thundersley is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in SS7 and SS6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Thundersley Church Road, Church Road and London Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Thundersley, we cover South Benfleet (1 mile south-west), Tarpots (1 mile west), North Benfleet (2 miles west), Bowers Gifford (3 miles west) and Nevendon (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles north), Basildon (5 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles west), Maldon (12 miles north), Canvey Island (3 miles south) and Billericay (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Thundersley
Around Thundersley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Deanes School. Thundersley’s nearest station is Rayleigh station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Rayleigh Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Chartwell Private Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Little Haven Nature Reserve.