Southend-on-Sea · London and the South East
Roof surveys in SS0
Own or manage a property in SS0? Our roof surveyors cover Prittlewell, Westcliff-on-Sea and Chalkwell and the rest of the district, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Towns and villages in SS0
What we do in SS0
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll confirm the price: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof surveys across SS0: what to expect
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Typical surveys look at lifted, split or missing lead flashings and loose chimney pots, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and the roof space.
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Prices in SS0
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why clients in SS0 book us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Landmarks near Prittlewell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Westborough Academy, St Hilda's School and The Railway Hotel and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Southend High School for Boys (0.6 miles north-west), Prittlewell Square (0.9 miles south) and Church of St Mary (within half a mile north). Prittlewell has its own railway station: Prittlewell station. Well-known places in the area include Hadleigh Castle (4.1 miles west) and Southend University Hospital (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Two Tree Island.
Roof surveys across SS0: local notes
Older homes across SS0 frequently keep chimney stacks long after the fires went out, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
London and the South East mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in SS0 is checked with its age and materials in mind. Parts of SS0 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.
Prittlewell: Historic houses such as Southchurch Hall, about 1.3 miles south-east, show how far back building around Prittlewell goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you look after a building such as Westborough Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What affects the price in SS0
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Surveys for landlords and agents in SS0
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in SS0. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Common roof problems in SS0
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Your questions about roof surveys in SS0
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you cover SS0 for roof surveys?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in SS0.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.