Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Boreham, Essex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Boreham and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Old water stains in the loft space
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Boreham: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a written report with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Boreham, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Boreham or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Boreham (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Boreham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Boreham?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
Landlord and commercial surveys in Boreham
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Nearby places to Boreham
Also in Boreham
Buying a home or a new roof in Boreham
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, 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.
With Danbury Place about 3.2 miles south, the area around Boreham has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you let a flat or house near Beaulieu Park station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Boreham is about 3 miles north-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. In Boreham, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Boreham is one of the places in Essex where we work.
We cover every part of the CM3 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, St Andrews Road and Seabrook Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the B1137, Boreham is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Mowden (1 mile east), Springfield (2 miles south-west), Little Baddow (2 miles south-east), Hatfield Peverel (2 miles north-east) and Sandon (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (3 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Boreham
In Boreham, that means homes and buildings near Six Bells Public House and Boswells School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you’ll also find Priory Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newland Grove.
Boreham questions
How do I find out if my home in Boreham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Boreham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Boreham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.