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Pre-purchase roof survey in Fordstreet, Essex
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Fordstreet and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Why act early in Fordstreet
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Outbuildings and barns around Fordstreet are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fordstreet
Buyers in Fordstreet and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us. If you’re worried about signs of past leaks inside the loft and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Fordstreet, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Fordstreet (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Fordstreet
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Fordstreet can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Fordstreet
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like Church of St Margaret and St Catherine are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Fordstreet is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fordstreet. Fordstreet is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CO6 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Ford Street, Fordstreet Hill and Ponders Road. Other places close to Fordstreet include Rose Green (1 mile north-west), Chappel (2 miles north-west), Swan Street (2 miles west), Wakes Colne (2 miles north-west) and Great Tey (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
What’s near Fordstreet
Around Fordstreet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. Fordstreet’s nearest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Mount Bures (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Fordstreet include Iron Latch.
Common roof problems in Fordstreet
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Landlords with a home close to Chappel & Wakes Colne station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Fordstreet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fordstreet?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Fordstreet?
Yes, Fordstreet is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Fordstreet as anywhere else.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Fordstreet?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate