Essex · London and the South East
Felsted Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Felsted, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Felsted: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. Common reasons to book are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Felsted, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Felsted (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Felsted
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Felsted. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and letting agents in Felsted book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Common questions in Felsted
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Felsted?
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 Felsted 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 as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
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.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Felsted
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Around Felsted, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Felsted is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Bookings from Felsted are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Felsted is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CM6 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Braintree Road and Chelmsford Road. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Causeway End (1 mile south), Watch House Green (1 mile north-east), Little Dunmow (1 mile west), Bannister Green (1 mile east) and Brookstreet (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles south-east), Witham (9 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Felsted
In Felsted, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (4.9 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Also near Felsted
Also in Felsted
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Felsted 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.