Essex · London and the South East
Bedlar's Green Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Bedlar's Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
About our roof survey in Bedlar's Green
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Bedlar's Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Bedlar's Green (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Bedlar's Green
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older and listed buildings around Bedlar's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Do you need a roof survey in Bedlar's Green?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you look after a building such as Birchwood High School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Bedlar's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
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. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bedlar's Green
Landlords and letting agents in Bedlar's Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof surveys in Bedlar's Green: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Bedlar's Green, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given. Barrington Hall, about 2.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bedlar's Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Giles, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Bedlar's Green is about 2 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Bedlar's Green as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Bedlar's Green: Start Hill (1 mile north), Takeley Street (2 miles east), Burton End (2 miles north), Takeley (2 miles east) and Hatfield Broad Oak (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (7 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Waltham Abbey (15 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Bedlar's Green
For rail, the closest station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Moated mound (4.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.
Questions from Bedlar's Green
Is drone flying allowed in Bedlar's Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Bedlar's Green, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is Bedlar's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Bedlar's Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bedlar's Green?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Places near Bedlar's Green
Other services in Bedlar's Green
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.