Essex · London and the South East
Roof surveys in CO15
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across CO15, from Clacton-on-Sea, Jaywick and Rush Green. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within CO15
Our services across CO15
- Roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- New roof snagging
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Every service
Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll suggest the right survey: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof survey in CO15: how it works
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How our prices work
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What’s near Clacton-on-Sea
Around Clacton-on-Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pickers Ditch Meadow, Bishops Park College and Church of St John the Baptist. You will also find White Hall Academy (less than half a mile west), The Ship Inn (within half a mile north-east) and Clacton County High School (under half a mile west). There is a railway station in Clacton-on-Sea itself: Clacton-On-Sea station. Green spaces nearby include Great Holland Pits.
Roof surveys across CO15: local notes
Homes across CO15 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
We survey roofs across London and South East England, and CO15 is part of that. London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates. Along the coast in CO15, roofs facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, so ridges, verges and flashings there frequently need attention first.
Clacton-on-Sea: For landlords with property near Clacton-On-Sea station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Thorpe Hall lies about 3.6 miles north, so building around Clacton-on-Sea goes back a long way. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in CO15
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
CO15 questions
How do I book a survey in CO15?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is CO15 in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in CO15 and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.