Thurrock · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Chadwell St Mary
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chadwell St Mary. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chadwell St Mary
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof survey in Chadwell St Mary: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and valley linings that have cracked or split, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and natural slate.
Around Chadwell St Mary, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Chadwell St Mary (RM16)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Chadwell St Mary
Chadwell St Mary lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you run a business near Ealing Broadway Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take a building like Herringham Primary Academy: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Chadwell St Mary is about 2 miles east of Grays, in Thurrock. We survey roofs in Chadwell St Mary and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Thurrock. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RM16. If you need a roof survey at a property on St Teresa Walk, Claudian Way and Heathlyn Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Chadwell St Mary include Orsett Heath (1 mile north-west), Biggin (1 mile south), West Tilbury (1 mile south-east), Little Thurrock (1 mile west) and Tilbury (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles north-east), South Ockendon (4 miles north-west), Balstonia (3 miles north-east), Corringham (5 miles north-east), Aveley (5 miles west) and South Stifford (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chadwell St Mary
In Chadwell St Mary, that means homes and buildings near Thurrock and Basildon College and Palmer's College and the streets around them. The closest station to Chadwell St Mary is East Tilbury station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ealing Broadway Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and Orsett Hospital (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Chadwell St Mary includes Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Chadwell St Mary
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you let a flat or house near East Tilbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Chadwell St Mary does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Chadwell St Mary
Is the coastal weather around Chadwell St Mary hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Chadwell St Mary?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chadwell St Mary
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Prices for roof surveys in Chadwell St Mary
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.