Essex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Feering
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Feering from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Feering
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you’re committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into standing water on a flat extension roof and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Feering, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Feering (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Feering needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Feering
Landlords and letting agents in Feering book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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.
Local roofs and buyers in Feering
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Kelvedon station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Layer Marney Tower, about 3.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Feering. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Feering is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Feering gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Essex, we cover Feering. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CO5 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on The Street, Hall Farm Close and Kings Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Kelvedon (1 mile south-west), Stocks Green (1 mile north), Skye Green (2 miles north), Messing (2 miles east) and Windmill Hill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Feering
We work in homes and buildings around Brockwell Meadows, The Old Anchor Public House and Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. Feering’s nearest station is Kelvedon station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.5 miles east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common questions in Feering
Do you cover Feering?
Yes, Feering is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Feering?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need access inside the house?
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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Feering
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you are tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Practical tips
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Share the report with your solicitor
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.