Essex · London and the South East
Great Berry Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Great Berry, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof surveys around Great Berry
Great Berry is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park such as Gloucester Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Great Berry is about 2 miles west of Basildon, in Essex. Surveys in Great Berry work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Great Berry and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the SS16, SS15 and CM13 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on New Avenue, Coburg Lane and West Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Langdon Hills (1 mile south-east), Laindon (1 mile north-east), Lee Chapel (2 miles east), Steeple View (2 miles north-east) and Basildon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles north-west), Canvey Island (8 miles east), Billericay (4 miles north), Rayleigh (9 miles east) and Wickford (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Great Berry
In Great Berry, that means homes and buildings near Gloucester Park and The James Hornsby School, among other places. Great Berry’s nearest station is Laindon station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Basildon University Hospital (1.9 miles east) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Langdon Nature Reserve.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Berry
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Houses in smaller places like Great Berry can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Great Berry (SS16, SS15, CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Great Berry
What else we do in Great Berry
Your questions about roof surveys in Great Berry
Do you cover smaller places like Great Berry?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I let a flat near Laindon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Berry
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Common roof problems in Great Berry
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Berry Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. On a bungalow or cottage around Great Berry, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Berry
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Great Berry is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.