Essex · London and the South East
Broadley Common Roof Survey
We carry out roof surveys in Broadley Common and the rest of Essex. We survey seven days a week.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
When to book a survey in Broadley Common
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Living close to Nazeing Triangle is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
About our roof survey in Broadley Common
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. 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. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Broadley Common may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Broadley Common (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Broadley Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadley Common
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Broadley Common
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building like Water Lane Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Broadley Common is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Roofs in Broadley Common get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Broadley Common is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the EN9 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Common Road, Epping Road and Nazeing Common. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Tylerscross (1 mile north), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west) and Halls Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Broadley Common
We work in homes and buildings around Nazeing Triangle, Stewards School and Black Swan Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (4.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Broadley Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Also near Broadley Common
What else we do in Broadley Common
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Questions from Broadley Common
Do you cover smaller places like Broadley Common?
Yes. Broadley Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Roydon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.