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Roof surveys in CO8
Own or manage a property in CO8? We cover Bures, Alphamstone and Lamarsh and every street in between, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Where we work in CO8
Surveys we offer in CO8
- New roof snagging
- Roof leak investigation
- Gutter survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How a roof survey works in CO8
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How our prices work
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Near you in Bures
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tiger Hill and Three Horseshoes Inn. There’s a railway station in Bures itself: Bures station. Nearby you’ll also find Mount Bures (0.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Sergeants Orchard.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CO8
Across CO8, from Bures, Alphamstone and Lamarsh outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and CO8 is well within that. We survey on any day of the week.
Bures: For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
Prices for roof surveys in CO8
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in CO8
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we are asked to look at in CO8
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Your questions about roof surveys in CO8
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.