Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Chigwell
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Chigwell, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chigwell
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and standing water on a flat roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Chigwell drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Chigwell (IG7, IG8, IG6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Chigwell, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Also near Chigwell
Other services in Chigwell
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chigwell
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Valentines Mansion, about 2.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chigwell. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Chingford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Chigwell is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. Surveys in Chigwell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Chigwell is one of the places in Essex where we work for roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of IG7, IG8 and IG6 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Hainault Road and Lechmere Avenue, all of which we cover. Chigwell is on the A113 and A123, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hainault (1 mile south-east), Woodford Bridge (1 mile south-west), Buckhurst Hill (2 miles north-west), Woodford Wells (2 miles west) and Woodford (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (11 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Waltham Abbey (6 miles north-west), Epping (6 miles north) and Harold Wood (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Chigwell
In Chigwell, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Head Hotel, Chigwell Row Wood and West Hatch High School. The nearest railway station is Chingford station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Epping Forest Museum (3 miles north-west) and Claybury Hospital (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chigwell include Roding Valley Meadows and Pole Hill.
FAQs for Chigwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chigwell?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Chigwell?
Yes. Chigwell 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
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.
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
When to book a survey in Chigwell
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near St Winifred, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Chigwell is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.