Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Berners Roding
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Berners Roding.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Berners Roding, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Roof survey in Berners Roding
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
Older buildings in small places like Berners Roding may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Berners Roding (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Local roofs in Berners Roding
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Around Berners Roding, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Berners Roding is about 8 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. If you are in Berners Roding, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Berners Roding is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM5 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Berners Roding: Willingale (1 mile south), Shellow Bowells (1 mile east), Margaret Roding (2 miles north), Radley Green (2 miles south-east) and Chalk End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (8 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south) and Billericay (10 miles south-east).
Around Berners Roding
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (within half a mile east).
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Berners Roding questions
Is Berners Roding in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Berners Roding is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Berners Roding 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Berners Roding?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Berners Roding, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.