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Roof survey in Burton End, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Burton End, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Burton End needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Burton End, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burton End
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 it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate alike.
Some older homes in villages like Burton End 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. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Burton End (CM24)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Outbuildings and barns around Burton End are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Towns and villages near Burton End
What else we do in Burton End
What affects the price in Burton End
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
FAQs for Burton End
How do I find out if my home in Burton End is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Stansted Mountfitchet station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you work in Burton End?
Yes. We cover Burton End and the rest of Essex. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How much does a roof survey cost in Burton End?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- File the report with your home documents
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Burton End homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Burton End has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 4.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Forest Hall School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Mountfitchet station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Burton End is about 3 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Burton End and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM24 is within our area for roof surveys. Other places close to Burton End include Start Hill (2 miles south), Takeley Street (2 miles south-east), Bedlar's Green (2 miles south), Takeley (3 miles south-east) and Molehill Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (9 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles east), Epping (14 miles south) and Great Notley (14 miles east).
What’s near Burton End
We work in homes and buildings around St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School and Dog And Duck Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.8 miles north-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burton End include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and agents in Burton End book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.