Essex · London and the South East
Roof surveys in CO7
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across CO7, from Wivenhoe, Brightlingsea and Wivenhoe Quay. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in CO7
- Wivenhoe
- Brightlingsea
- Wivenhoe Quay
- Wivenhoe Cross
- East Bergholt
- Elmstead Market
- Alresford
- Great Bentley
- Thorrington
- Dedham
- Ardleigh
- Hare Green
- Stratford St Mary
- Dedham Heath
- Elmstead
- Crockleford Heath
- Aingers Green
- Frating Green
- Bromley Cross
- Burnt Heath
- East End
- Balls Green
- Fox Street
- Great Bromley
- Lamb Corner
- Little Bentley
- Ardleigh Heath
- Cowey Green
- Holton St Mary
- Monkey Street
- Frating
- Higham
- South Heath
- East Donyland
- Langham
- Foxash Estate
What we do in CO7
- New roof snagging
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
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Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to to book a survey: call 07833 053749 or email us.
How a roof survey works in CO7
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why clients in CO7 book us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Near you in Wivenhoe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Millfields Primary School, Colne Local Nature Reserve and Donyland Lodge. Also close by are The Church of St Mary (0.5 miles south), Colchester Academy (2.1 miles north) and The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile south). Wivenhoe has its own railway station: Wivenhoe station. A little further out are Essex County Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Colchester Castle (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Wivenhoe includes Cockaynes Wood.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CO7
CO7 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, wherever they are in CO7.
From inner London terraces to Kent oast houses, Sussex tile-hanging and Hampshire thatch, the South East has a huge mix of roofs. Roofs in CO7 are part of that picture. Coastal parts of CO7 can be windy, which matters for drone flights, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, so the weather on the day decides. Roofs there also face driving rain and salt air.
Wivenhoe: Anyone responsible for a site like Millfields Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as The Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
What we are asked to look at in CO7
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Photograph stains when they appear
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Asbestos testing of any kind
CO7 questions
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.