Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Bobbingworth, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Bobbingworth. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Bobbingworth: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bobbingworth?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Bobbingworth is about 3 miles from North Weald Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Bobbingworth?
Yes, Bobbingworth is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bobbingworth
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and torn or sagging underlay.
Older buildings in small places like Bobbingworth 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 frequently expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Bobbingworth (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bobbingworth
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Bobbingworth, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Bobbingworth
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Take a building like Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What affects the price in Bobbingworth
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, 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, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks frequently start there.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Bobbingworth homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Hill Hall about 4.9 miles south-west, Bobbingworth sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Germain: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Bobbingworth is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Bobbingworth and the rest of Essex. Across Essex, we cover Bobbingworth and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across the CM5 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Gainsthorpe Road, Newhouse Lane and Stony Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Bobbingworth: Pedlars End (1 mile north-west), Moreton (1 mile north), Bovinger (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile south-east) and Greensted Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (8 miles south-east), Billericay (11 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bobbingworth
Around Bobbingworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart Public House and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (4.3 miles east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.