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Roof surveys in CM3
Our roof surveyors cover all of the CM3 postcode district, which takes in South Woodham Ferrers, Danbury and Hatfield Peverel. Every survey comes with a written report and photos, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Places in CM3
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Danbury
- Hatfield Peverel
- Boreham
- Great Leighs
- Mayland
- Bicknacre
- Latchingdon
- East Hanningfield
- Little Baddow
- Althorne
- North Fambridge
- Cold Norton
- Nounsley
- Great Waltham
- Purleigh
- Little Waltham
- Maylandsea
- Terling
- Ford End
- Gambles Green
- Little Leighs
- Pleshey
- Rettendon
- Rudley Green
- Cock Clarks
- Hazeleigh
- South Hanningfield
- Stow Maries
- Woodham Ferrers
- Breeds
- Coalhill
- Gay Bowers
- Howe Street
- Minnow End
- Willows Green
- Chatham Green
- Fairstead
- Farther Howegreen
- Flacks Green
- Fuller Street
- Great Canney
- Gubbion's Green
- Hartford End
- Howegreen
- Mowden
- Chelmsford
- Maldon
- Broomfield
Services in CM3
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- New roof snagging
- All services
Let us know the address and the type of roof and we’ll suggest the right survey: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys across CM3: what to expect
Our roof surveys cover CM3 and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and torn or sagging underlay, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why clients in CM3 book us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Around South Woodham Ferrers
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to William de Ferrers School, Elmwood Primary School and Holy Trinity. For rail, the closest station is South Woodham Ferrers station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Rayleigh Castle (3.9 miles south). The countryside around South Woodham Ferrers includes Woodham Fen.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CM3
CM3 has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
Several airports in London and the South East have flight restriction zones around them, so every drone flight in CM3 is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it. Parts of CM3 are on or near the coast, where roofs face more wind and more salt in the air than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose.
South Woodham Ferrers: Living close to Fenn Washland is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Why act early?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail.
Before booking any surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for CM3 property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep the report with your property records
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
CM3: your questions answered
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How much does a roof survey cost in CM3?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you cover CM3 for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes CM3.