Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ardley End, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ardley End.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ardley End: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Ardley End and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’re worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks alike.
Being in a small place like Ardley End makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Ardley End (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Ardley End homes and their roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Barrington Hall, about 2.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ardley End. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Ardley End is about 5 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Ardley End is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM22 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Matching Road, Ardley Crescent and Friars Lane. We also cover Hatfield Heath (1 mile north-west), Hatfield Broad Oak (2 miles north-east), Bedlar's Green (3 miles north), Aythorpe Roding (4 miles east) and Hellman's Cross (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (13 miles south-west) and Saffron Walden (15 miles north).
Around Ardley End
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Stag Public House and the streets around them. Ardley End’s nearest station is Sawbridgeworth station, about 2.3 miles west. A little further out are Harlow Mill (3.9 miles west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.3 miles north). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Ardley End book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Ardley End questions
Do you cover Ardley End?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ardley End is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Ardley End?
Yes. Ardley End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How do I book a survey in Ardley End?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ardley End?
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Landlords with a home close to Sawbridgeworth station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Ardley End can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.