Essex · London and the South East
Langdon Hills Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Langdon Hills, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Around Langdon Hills, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof survey works in Langdon Hills
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Langdon Hills drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Langdon Hills (SS16, SS15)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to Langdon Hills is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Langdon Hills
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Also near Langdon Hills
What else we do in Langdon Hills
What a roof survey looks like in Langdon Hills
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Langdon Hills, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Trees in and around Gloucester Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Lincewood Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Laindon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Langdon Hills is about 2 miles south-west of Basildon, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Langdon Hills, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in SS16 and SS15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Road, Berry Lane and New Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Langdon Hills: Great Berry (1 mile north-west), Laindon (1 mile north), Lee Chapel (1 mile north-east), Steeple View (2 miles north) and Basildon (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (12 miles north), Brentwood (7 miles north-west), Canvey Island (8 miles east), Billericay (5 miles north), Rayleigh (8 miles east) and Wickford (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Langdon Hills
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gloucester Park and The James Hornsby School, among other places. Langdon Hills has its own railway station: Laindon station. A little further out are The Motor Boat Museum (2.6 miles east) and Basildon University Hospital (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Langdon Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about roof surveys in Langdon Hills
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Laindon station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Langdon Hills?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Langdon Hills?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you cover Langdon Hills?
Yes. We cover Langdon Hills and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.