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Roof survey in Buttsbury, Essex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Buttsbury, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How a roof survey works in Buttsbury
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on lead flashings, natural slate and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Buttsbury, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Buttsbury (CM4, CM12, CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Buttsbury, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Also near Buttsbury
What else we do in Buttsbury
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Buttsbury: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Buttsbury?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ingatestone station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What affects the price in Buttsbury
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a roof survey looks like in Buttsbury
Ingatestone Hall, about 0.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Buttsbury. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Giles, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Homes near green spaces like Hutton Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take a building like Brightside Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Buttsbury is about 2 miles north-west of Billericay, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Buttsbury, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM4, CM12 and CM13 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Buttsbury: Ingatestone (1 mile north), Mountnessing (2 miles west), Havering's Grove (2 miles south), Hutton (2 miles south-west) and Fryerning (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (7 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles south-east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Buttsbury
Around Buttsbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hutton Country Park and Anglo European School. For rail, the closest station is Ingatestone station, about 1.2 miles north. A little further out are Mayflower Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Norsey Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. For older village homes like those around Buttsbury, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Buttsbury
- Surveys on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.