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Pre-purchase roof survey in Southfields, Thurrock
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Southfields, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Southfields
We survey roofs for buyers in Southfields and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across gutters and downpipes, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Southfields are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Southfields (RM16)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Southfields
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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 will plan the survey around it.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Southfields
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If you live in an older home near St Giles & All Saints Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Outbuildings and barns around Southfields are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Southfields can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What affects the price in Southfields
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs and buyers in Southfields
Southfields lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Stanford-Le-Hope station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Southfields is about 2 miles south-west of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. We cover Southfields and the rest of Thurrock, as part of our work across London and the South East. Southfields is one of the places in Thurrock we cover. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in RM16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Welling Road, Bristowe Drive and Ellis Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Southfields, we cover Orsett (1 mile west), Baker Street (1 mile west), Bulphan (3 miles north), West Horndon (5 miles north-west) and East Horndon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Grays (3 miles south-west), South Ockendon (4 miles west), Corringham (3 miles east), Aveley (6 miles west), Tilbury (3 miles south) and South Stifford (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Southfields
We work in homes and buildings around Grove House Wood, St Clere's School and Whitmore Arms Public House, among other places. Southfields’s nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Orsett Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Walton Hall Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stanford Warren.
Questions from Southfields
Is my home in Southfields listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Southfields, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you cover Southfields for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Southfields.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.