Essex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Roxwell
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Roxwell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Roxwell
Buyers in Roxwell and right across London and the South East 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’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and chimney mortar that has eroded, across natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Roxwell, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Roxwell (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
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Roxwell: your questions answered
Is Roxwell in the area you cover?
Yes, Roxwell is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Roxwell?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Roxwell homes and their roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. With Hylands about 3.5 miles south-east, Roxwell sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Chelmsford station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Roxwell is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Roxwell and the surrounding area. Across Essex, we cover Roxwell and the places around it.
We cover every part of CM1 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, Church Green and St Michael's Drive. We also cover the places around Roxwell: Boyton Cross (1 mile north-east), Newney Green (1 mile south), Chalk End (2 miles north-west), Shellow Bowells (2 miles west) and Radley Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Roxwell
In Roxwell, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn. The closest station to Roxwell is Chelmsford station, roughly 3.8 miles east. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Newland Grove.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Roxwell
Letting agents and landlords in Roxwell book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Roxwell often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks