Essex · London and the South East
Boxted Cross Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Boxted Cross, with photos and a written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
What a roof survey doesn’t 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
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Boxted Cross
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof survey in Boxted Cross: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Boxted Cross 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Boxted Cross (CO4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Boxted Cross
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Castle House about 3.4 miles east, Boxted Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Boxted St Peter's Church of England School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Boxted Cross is about 5 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys in Boxted Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Boxted Cross is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CO4 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Pippin Drive, Carters Hill and Hill Farm Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Boxted (1 mile south-west), Workhouse Hill (1 mile west), Langham (1 mile south-east), Hornestreet (1 mile east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (12 miles west) and Greenstead (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Boxted Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shepherd and Dog pub and the streets around them. Boxted Cross’s nearest station is Colchester station, about 3.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Severalls Hospital (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Boxted Cross include Westhouse Wood.
Boxted Cross questions
Will you come out to Boxted Cross?
Yes, Boxted Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boxted Cross?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Signs you need a roof survey in Boxted Cross
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Colchester station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Boxted Cross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Prices for roof surveys in Boxted Cross
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To book a survey, call 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.
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Why act early in Boxted Cross
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In a place like Boxted Cross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Boxted Cross
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Boxted Cross, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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 ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.