Essex · London and the South East
Burnt Heath Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Burnt Heath? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Burnt Heath
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and lead flashings, and people most often book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and standing water on a flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like Burnt Heath 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 often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Burnt Heath (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Roof surveys in Burnt Heath: local notes
Burnt Heath lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Manningtree station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Castle House, about 2.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burnt Heath. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Burnt Heath is about 5 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We survey roofs in Burnt Heath and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CO7 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Waterhouse Lane, Back Road and Frating Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bromley Cross (1 mile south), Foxash Estate (1 mile north), Little Bromley (2 miles east), Lawford (3 miles north-east) and Manningtree (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include 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 Burnt Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Cross Inn and Ardleigh Park. Burnt Heath’s nearest station is Manningtree station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Colchester Castle (4.5 miles west) and The Munnings Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cattawade Marshes.
Useful tips for Burnt Heath property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like Burnt Heath, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Burnt Heath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Burnt Heath: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Burnt Heath hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Burnt Heath is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Burnt Heath?
Yes. Burnt Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.