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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bobbingworth, Essex
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Bobbingworth? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Bobbingworth
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney mortar that has eroded and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
For a small place like Bobbingworth, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Bobbingworth (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bobbingworth
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Nearby places to Bobbingworth
Other services in Bobbingworth
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, usually to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bobbingworth, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Bobbingworth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Why act early in Bobbingworth
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bobbingworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Buying a home or a new roof in Bobbingworth
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 4.9 miles south-west lies Hill Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Bobbingworth has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Germain, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bobbingworth is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Wherever you are in Bobbingworth, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Bobbingworth is one of the places in Essex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CM5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Gainsthorpe Road, Newhouse Lane and Stony Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Bobbingworth, we cover Pedlars End (1 mile north-west), Moreton (1 mile north), Bovinger (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile south-east) and Greensted Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (8 miles south-east), Billericay (11 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Bobbingworth
In Bobbingworth, that means homes and buildings near White Hart Public House and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (4.3 miles east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Let us know your timetable
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Common questions in Bobbingworth
Is my home in Bobbingworth listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Bobbingworth within the area you cover?
Yes, Bobbingworth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.