Essex · London and the South East
Stebbing Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Stebbing and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stebbing
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
For a small place like Stebbing, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Stebbing (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Stebbing
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like United Reformed Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. In and around Stebbing, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Stebbing is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Anywhere in Stebbing, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Essex coverage includes Stebbing. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on High Street, Ploughmans Way and Mount Fields. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Brookstreet (2 miles south), Little Dunmow (2 miles south), Blake End (3 miles south-east), Felsted (3 miles south) and Watch House Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Stebbing
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart pub and Putteridge High School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.5 miles west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.5 miles east).
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
What affects the price in Stebbing
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Stebbing
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stebbing, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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?
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Stebbing, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Stebbing
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Stebbing: your questions answered
Do you cover Stebbing?
Yes, Stebbing is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Stebbing within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.