Essex · London and the South East
Beazley End Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Beazley End, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof surveys in Beazley End: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Braintree station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Beazley End is about 3 miles north of Braintree, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Beazley End can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Beazley End is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM7 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Beazley End: Church End (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile north-west), Sand Hill (2 miles north-west), Bocking Churchstreet (2 miles south) and High Garrett (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles south), Braintree (3 miles south), Maldon (15 miles south-east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (14 miles north-west) and Camulodunum (15 miles east).
Around Beazley End
Beazley End’s nearest station is Braintree station, roughly 3.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (3 miles south) and Braintree Community Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Roof survey in Beazley End: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and worn or blocked valleys, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Beazley End, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Beazley End (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Beazley End questions
Is my home in Beazley End listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Braintree station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Beazley End?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Beazley End frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Beazley End
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Prices for roof surveys in Beazley End
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs