Southend-on-Sea · London and the South East
Great Wakering Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Great Wakering, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
What affects the price in Great Wakering
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
About our roof survey in Great Wakering
We survey roofs in Great Wakering and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Around Great Wakering, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Great Wakering (SS3)
- Wider area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Great Wakering property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Great Wakering, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Wakering
Great Wakering is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near 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. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Shoeburyness station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Southchurch Hall, about 3.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Wakering. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Great Wakering is about 1 mile north-east of Shoeburyness, in Southend-on-Sea. In Great Wakering, as across Southend-on-Sea, every roof gets the same careful survey. Great Wakering is one of the places in Southend-on-Sea where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of SS3 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Conway Avenue and North Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Little Wakering (1 mile north-west), North Shoebury (1 mile south-west), Shoeburyness (1 mile south-west), Barling (2 miles north-west) and Stonebridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Southend-on-Sea (5 miles west), Prittlewell (4 miles west), Leigh-on-Sea (7 miles west), Westcliff-on-Sea (5 miles west), Southchurch (3 miles west) and Chalkwell (6 miles west).
Near you in Great Wakering
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shoeburyness High School and The White Hart Public House, among other places. Great Wakering’s nearest station is Shoeburyness station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Southend University Hospital (5.1 miles west). Not far away are Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
What we are asked to look at in Great Wakering
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Take a building like Great Wakering Primary Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
FAQs for Great Wakering
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Wakering?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Great Wakering within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Wakering is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Great Wakering?
To book, phone 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Great Wakering
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs