Southend-on-Sea · London and the South East
Roof surveys in SS9
Our roof surveyors cover all of the SS9 postcode district, including Leigh-on-Sea, Eastwood and Southend-on-Sea. Every survey comes with a written report and photos, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Areas within SS9
What we do in SS9
- Landlord roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Every service
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll find a date: call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Southend-on-Sea
Towns and villages in Southend-on-Sea
Areas we cover
Our roof survey service in SS9
We survey roofs in SS9 and across London and South East England. Visits run seven days a week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away from the wall.
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How our prices work
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Near you in Leigh-on-Sea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Belfairs Academy, The Elms pub and St Hilda's School, among other places. You will also find Church of St Margaret of Antioch (under half a mile west), Chalkwell Park (1 mile east) and West Leigh Infant School (within half a mile west). The closest station to Leigh-on-Sea is Leigh-on-Sea station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hadleigh Castle (1.9 miles west) and Chartwell Private Hospital (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Leigh-on-Sea includes Two Tree Island.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across SS9
Across SS9, we survey roofs for owners, landlords and agents, from Leigh-on-Sea, Chalkwell and Eastwood to the quieter places in between. Each report sets out what was seen, with photographs and recommendations.
Several airports in London and South East England have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in SS9. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it. Parts of SS9 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.
Leigh-on-Sea: If you own a rental within reach of Leigh-on-Sea station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Trees in and around Chalkwell Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in SS9
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What we’re asked to look at in SS9
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Questions from SS9
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re 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 applicable, the Premium Survey.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much does a roof survey cost in SS9?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.