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Roof surveys in SS13
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across SS13, covering Pitsea, North Benfleet and Bowers Gifford. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within SS13
Surveys we offer in SS13
- Flat roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Every service
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll suggest the right survey: call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys across SS13: what to expect
We survey roofs in SS13 and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. 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 are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How our prices work
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Getting a price
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Around Pitsea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Saint Gabriel's Church, Chalvedon School and Northlands Primary School and Nursery and the streets around them. Nearby too are Vange Hill (1.2 miles south-west), The Barge pub (0.9 miles south-west) and The Basildon Upper Academy (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Pitsea station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Motor Boat Museum (1 mile west) and Rayleigh Castle (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve.
Homes and roofs across SS13
Across SS13, plenty of older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, SS13 included. We survey on any day of the week. Parts of SS13 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.
Pitsea: If you own a rental within reach of Pitsea station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you run a business near Eastgate Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Landlord and commercial surveys in SS13
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords and letting agents in SS13 book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
SS13: your questions answered
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How much does a roof survey cost in SS13?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.