Essex · London and the South East
Broadley Common Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Broadley Common? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Broadley Common and across Essex.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broadley Common
We survey roofs for buyers in Broadley Common and across London and the South East. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at gutters choked with leaves and moss and chimney mortar that has eroded, on gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Broadley Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Broadley Common (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Broadley Common
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Broadley Common
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Broadley Common: your questions answered
Is Broadley Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Broadley Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Broadley Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Nearby places to Broadley Common
What else we do in Broadley Common
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Broadley Common
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Broadley Common is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadley Common and the surrounding area. Broadley Common is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in EN9 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Common Road, Epping Road and Nazeing Common or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Tylerscross (1 mile north), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west) and Halls Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles north-east).
Around Broadley Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Nazeing Triangle, Stewards School and Black Swan Public House and the streets around them. Broadley Common’s nearest station is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (4.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Broadley Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why get it checked now?
Sellers are not 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, whatever anyone remembers. Outbuildings and barns around Broadley Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Broadley Common, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadley Common
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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