Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Bardfield End Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Bardfield End Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Bardfield End Green
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’re worried about torn or sagging underlay and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Bardfield End Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Bardfield End Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Bardfield End Green homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Thaxted Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Horham Hall lies about 2.6 miles west, so building around Bardfield End Green goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Bardfield End Green is about 7 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Bardfield End Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Bardfield End Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Roof surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Thaxted (1 mile west), Monk Street (1 mile south-west), Sibley's Green (1 mile south-west), Lindsell (2 miles south) and Cutlers Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (9 miles south-east), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (7 miles north-west), Halstead (11 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south).
Around Bardfield End Green
Around Bardfield End Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Maypole pub. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (4.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
Towns and villages near Bardfield End Green
Also in Bardfield End Green
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bardfield End Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Bardfield End Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep the report with your property records
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Questions from Bardfield End Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bardfield End Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Bardfield End Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.