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Roof survey in Chafford Hundred, Thurrock
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Chafford Hundred, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Chafford Hundred
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Around Chafford Hundred, 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, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Chafford Hundred (RM16, RM17, RM20)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Chafford Hundred
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
Towns and villages near Chafford Hundred
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Why it is worth a survey now in Chafford Hundred
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In a smaller place like Chafford Hundred, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Chafford Hundred
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Chafford Hundred
Will you come out to Chafford Hundred?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chafford Hundred?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How do I book a survey in Chafford Hundred?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Roof surveys in Chafford Hundred: local notes
Chafford Hundred lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Tudor Court Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lakeside Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Chafford Hundred is about 1 mile north-west of Grays, in Thurrock. Wherever you are in Chafford Hundred, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Thurrock coverage includes Chafford Hundred. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the RM16, RM17 and RM20 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Camden Road, Dupre Close and Duffield Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Chafford Hundred include the A1012. We also cover the places around Chafford Hundred: North Stifford (1 mile north-west), Grays (1 mile south-east), Little Thurrock (1 mile east), Orsett Heath (2 miles east) and Chadwell St Mary (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (6 miles north-east), Balstonia (6 miles east), Corringham (7 miles east), Aveley (3 miles west), Purfleet-on-Thames (3 miles west) and East Tilbury (5 miles east).
Near you in Chafford Hundred
We work in homes and buildings around The Dog and Partridge pub and The Hathaway Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Grays station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Lakeside Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Chafford Hundred
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chafford Hundred
Landlords and letting agents in Chafford Hundred book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Chafford Hundred is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.