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Roof Survey in Bromley Cross
Roof surveys in Bromley Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Roof survey in Bromley Cross
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are valley linings that have cracked or split and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Village roofs often 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Bromley Cross (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bromley Cross
Bromley Cross is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Castle House about 2.9 miles north, the area around Bromley Cross has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Homes near green spaces such as Ardleigh Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Bromley Cross is about 5 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in Bromley Cross, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Essex, we cover Bromley Cross. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CO7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Ardleigh Road, Briar Road and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Bromley Cross: Burnt Heath (1 mile north), Foxash Estate (2 miles north), Little Bromley (2 miles north-east), Lawford (3 miles north-east) and Horsley Cross (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles west), Greenstead (3 miles south-west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Bromley Cross
Around Bromley Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ardleigh Park and The Cross Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Manningtree station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Colchester Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Colchester Castle (4.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Cockaynes Wood.
Bromley Cross questions
Is Bromley Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Manningtree station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
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 it applies.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Why get it checked now?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Around Bromley Cross, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Bromley Cross, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Bromley Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
When to book a survey in Bromley Cross
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Anne and St Lawrence, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover