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Roof surveys in CB11

Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across CB11, from Newport, Clavering and Littlebury. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Roof surveys across CB11

Roof survey in CB11: how it works

Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We’re frequently asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.

We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.

  1. You pick the package that suits your roof.
  2. On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
  3. We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
  4. Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
  5. You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.

Prices in CB11

All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.

What you get with us

  • 98% customer satisfaction
  • Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
  • Weekday and weekend surveys
  • Independent findings on the roof’s condition

Getting a price

We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.

Local landmarks in Newport

Around Newport, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse Inn, Joyce Frankland Academy and Church of St Mary the Virgin, among other places. Newport’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Saffron Walden Museum (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Newport includes Hales and Shadwell Woods.

Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CB11

Older homes across CB11 often keep chimney stacks long after the fires went out, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.

London and the South East mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. That variety shapes every survey in CB11.

Newport: If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Joyce Frankland Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.

Roof by roof

Flat roof coverings

Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks frequently start there.

Natural slate

Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.

What you can safely check yourself

The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.

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 do not climb up for a closer look.

Surveys for landlords and agents in CB11

Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.

For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.

Useful tips for CB11 property owners

A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:

  • Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
  • Stay off ladders and the roof
  • Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
  • Photograph stains when they appear

Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.

Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.

How we price roof surveys

We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:

  • If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
  • How big the roof is
  • The shape of the roof and its details
  • How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages

Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.

Helping us price your survey

The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:

  • Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
  • Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
  • Your timetable, like an exchange date
  • The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat

Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.

CB11: your questions answered

How experienced are you?

We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.

What’s the best way to book?

Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.

How much does a roof survey cost in CB11?

Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Can you survey in bad weather?

A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.

Do I need to be at home?

That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.

How long does a roof survey take?

It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.

I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?

Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.

20+ yearsRoof survey experience
5,000+ surveys98% customer satisfaction
Drones and thermal imagingCAA-registered drone operator
Fully insuredProfessional indemnity and public liability
Reports from £150Prices include VAT