Essex · London and the South East
Nazeing Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Nazeing from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Nazeing
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Nazeing
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Some older homes in villages like Nazeing are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Nazeing (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Nazeing: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty 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.
Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Nazeing is about 3 miles east of Hoddesdon, in Essex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nazeing and the surrounding area. Our Essex coverage includes Nazeing. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in EN9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Betts Lane and Back Lane. If you’re just outside Nazeing, we cover Broadley Common (1 mile north-east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west), Tylerscross (1 mile north-east), Bumble's Green (1 mile south) and Halls Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (4 miles north-east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Nazeing
In Nazeing, that means homes and buildings near Roydon Primary School, Nazeing Triangle and The Sun Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Nazeing is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hunsdon Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Nazeing questions
Is my home in Nazeing listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nazeing?
Yes, Nazeing is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Nazeing
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. 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, and the report is written for you to use. In a place like Nazeing, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Places near Nazeing
What else we do in Nazeing
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Nazeing, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.