Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Bradfield, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bradfield, with photos and a written report.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Questions from Bradfield
Can a landlord with a rental near Mistley station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Bradfield?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Roof survey in Bradfield: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Bradfield and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Bradfield (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Bradfield
Bradfield lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bradfield Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Mistley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Bradfield is about 6 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bradfield and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CO11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Street, Station Road and Wix Road and the roads around them. We also cover Bradfield Heath (1 mile south-west), Wix (2 miles south-east), Wix Green (2 miles south-east) and Wrabness (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south), Harwich (6 miles east), Camulodunum (11 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Around Bradfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Village Maid pub. The closest station to Bradfield is Mistley station, about 1.7 miles north-west. For a walk, there is Wrabness Nature Reserve and Alton Water.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In a place like Bradfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bradfield
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Signs you need a roof survey in Bradfield
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Bradfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Prices for roof surveys in Bradfield
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.