Essex · London and the South East
Braiswick Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Braiswick, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Braiswick: what you get
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Braiswick are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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 you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Braiswick (CO3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Braiswick
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around Braiswick, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Braiswick
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lion Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Colchester County High School for Girls will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Colchester station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Braiswick is about 1 mile north of Camulodunum, in Essex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Braiswick and the surrounding area. Our Essex coverage includes Braiswick and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CO3 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Park Road, Church Lane and Lexden Road. Braiswick sits on or near the A1124, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Camulodunum (1 mile south), Lexden (1 mile south), Colchester (1 mile east), Abbey Field (2 miles south-east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Braiswick
In Braiswick, that means homes and buildings near Spring Lane Meadows, The Sun Inn and Home Farm Primary School. The nearest railway station is Colchester station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Colchester Castle (1.4 miles east) and Social History Museum (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Braiswick include Lexden Gathering Grounds.
Questions from Braiswick
I let a flat near Colchester station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Will you come out to Braiswick?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Braiswick, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.