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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Clavering
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Clavering, with photos and a clear written report.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Clavering
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clavering
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey seven days a week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Clavering are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Clavering (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
FAQs for Clavering
Do you cover smaller places like Clavering?
Yes, Clavering is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clavering?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re 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 applicable.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Clavering, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Clavering
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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.
Places near Clavering
What else we do in Clavering
Why get it checked now?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. For older village homes like those around Clavering, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Clavering, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Clavering
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Newport (Essex) station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and St Clement: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Clavering is about 6 miles south-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Clavering can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Clavering is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CB11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on High Street, Skeins Way and Chapel Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Clavering include Hill Green (1 mile north-east), Starling's Green (1 mile west), Berden (1 mile south), Wicken Bonhunt (2 miles north-east) and Arkesden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Harlow (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (6 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (11 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (5 miles south-east), Newhall (13 miles south) and Elsenham (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Clavering
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fox And Hounds Inn, among other places. Clavering’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 3.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brent Pelham (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.