Thurrock · London and the South East
Roof surveys in RM20
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across RM20, covering West Thurrock, Grays and South Stifford. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Our services across RM20
- New roof snagging
- Gutter survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Every service
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Our roof survey service in RM20
Our roof surveys cover RM20 and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Prices in RM20
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landmarks near West Thurrock
Around West Thurrock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near West Thurrock Academy, St Clement's Church and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chafford Hundred station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.3 miles south) and Thameside Centre (2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across RM20
Across RM20, lots of older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Even in the South East, autumn and winter storms find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In RM20, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first. Parts of RM20 are on or near the coast, where roofs face more wind and more salt in the air than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
West Thurrock: For landlords with property near Chafford Hundred station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. With Rainham Hall about 4.7 miles north-west, the area around West Thurrock has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Common roof problems in RM20
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Common questions in RM20
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Is RM20 in your area?
Yes. We cover RM20 and the rest of Thurrock, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.