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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hatfield Heath
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hatfield Heath.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hatfield Heath: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey gutters and downpipes, natural slate and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Older buildings in small places like Hatfield Heath may be listed or 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Hatfield Heath (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Places near Hatfield Heath
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Useful tips for Hatfield Heath property owners
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
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hatfield Heath: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.3 miles north-east lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Hatfield Heath has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Hatfield Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Hatfield Heath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Hatfield Heath is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Beehive Court, West Hayes and Cox Ley. If you’re just outside Hatfield Heath, we cover Ardley End (1 mile south-east), Hatfield Broad Oak (2 miles north-east), Bedlar's Green (3 miles north), Aythorpe Roding (4 miles east) and Start Hill (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Loughton (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (14 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Hatfield Heath
In Hatfield Heath, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn Public House, among other places. Hatfield Heath’s nearest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Harlow Mill (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Hatfield Heath needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from 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.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Hatfield Heath questions
Is my home in Hatfield Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Hatfield Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you need to get into the loft?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.