Thurrock · London and the South East
Roof Survey in South Ockendon
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in South Ockendon from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
When to book a survey in South Ockendon
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Take a building like Bonnygate Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Ockendon
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We’re often asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on lead flashings, natural slate and the roof space.
Around South Ockendon, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- South Ockendon (RM15)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, 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. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
South Ockendon homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 4.3 miles west lies Rainham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around South Ockendon has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Ockendon station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
South Ockendon is about 3 miles north-west of Grays, in Thurrock. Surveys in South Ockendon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Thurrock coverage includes South Ockendon. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Roof surveys in RM15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Cullen Square, Ayron Road and Ardmore Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to South Ockendon include North Ockendon (2 miles north), Aveley (2 miles south-west), Puddle Dock (3 miles north), Wennington (3 miles west) and Hacton (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (6 miles east), Grays (3 miles south-east), Balstonia (6 miles east), Corringham (7 miles east), Chadwell St Mary (4 miles south-east) and Tilbury (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in South Ockendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Hill Academy, Belhus and Royal Oak Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in South Ockendon itself: Ockendon station. Well-known places in the area include Thameside Centre (2.9 miles south-east) and Thurrock Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near South Ockendon
What else we do in South Ockendon
Common questions in South Ockendon
Is my home in South Ockendon listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to South Ockendon?
Yes, South Ockendon is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I arrange a roof survey in South Ockendon?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Ockendon
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like South Ockendon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.