Thurrock · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Orsett
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Orsett and the rest of Thurrock. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Orsett
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Orsett may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Orsett (RM16)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Orsett homes and their roofs
Orsett lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Stanford-Le-Hope station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to St Giles & All Saints Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Orsett is about 2 miles north-east of Grays, in Thurrock. We survey roofs in Orsett and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Orsett is one of the towns and villages in Thurrock we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RM16 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Rutledge Close, Wingfield Drive and Hew Watt Close, and we cover them all. Main roads around Orsett include the B188, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Baker Street (1 mile south-west), Southfields (1 mile east), Bulphan (3 miles north), West Horndon (4 miles north) and East Horndon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles east), South Ockendon (3 miles west), Balstonia (3 miles east), Corringham (4 miles east), Aveley (5 miles west) and Tilbury (3 miles south).
What’s near Orsett
Typical jobs here are in homes near Treetops School, Whitmore Arms Public House and William Edwards School and Sports College and the streets around them. Orsett’s nearest station is Stanford-Le-Hope station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Orsett Hospital (under half a mile south) and Walton Hall Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Orsett includes Horndon Meadow.
Common questions in Orsett
Can a landlord with a rental near Stanford-Le-Hope station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Orsett is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
When to book a survey in Orsett
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. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Orsett Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you’ll get the report
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Orsett often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Orsett, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate