Essex · London and the South East
Great Easton Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Great Easton? We carry out roof leak investigations in Great Easton and across Essex.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Stains around a skylight
About our roof leak investigation in Great Easton
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. Common reasons to book are water dripping from rafters or underlay and ceiling stains that grow after rain, across flat roof details, the roof space and rooflights and dormers.
For a small place like Great Easton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Great Easton (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Great Easton 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Great Easton
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
Look out for signs like these:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Great Easton
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
FAQs for Great Easton
Do you cover Great Easton?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Great Easton is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Great Easton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Normally, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Easton
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Nearby places to Great Easton
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What a roof leak investigation looks like in Great Easton
The wider area around Great Easton has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 2.7 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as Church of St John and St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Great Easton is about 8 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Great Easton is one of many places we visit across Essex. Across Essex, we cover Great Easton. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM6 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include The Endway, Rebecca Meade and Brocks Mead, all of which we cover. Being close to the B184, Great Easton is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Great Easton: Tilty (1 mile north-west), Duton Hill (1 mile north), Chickney (2 miles north-west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north) and Monk Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (9 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Great Easton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Great Easton includes West Wood.