Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Coopersale
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Coopersale, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Coopersale
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow in heavy rain and loose ridge or hip tiles, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and lead flashings.
In a small place like Coopersale, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Coopersale (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Questions from Coopersale
Is my home in Coopersale listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Coopersale?
Yes. Coopersale is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Coopersale
About 2.2 miles south lies Hill Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Coopersale has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. North Weald Airfield is about 2 miles from Coopersale. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Roughtalley's Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Coopersale is about 5 miles south of Harlow, in Essex. Roofs in Coopersale get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM16 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Institute Road, St Alban's Road and Laburnum Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Thornwood Common (1 mile north), North Weald Bassett (2 miles north-east), Hastingwood (3 miles north), Bush Fair (4 miles north) and Foster Street (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles east), Harlow (5 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (5 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (5 miles west).
What’s near Coopersale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Roughtalley's Wood and Garnon Bushes pub. Well-known places in the area include Epping Signalling Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Coopersale needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Common roof problems in Coopersale
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Take an older house close to Saint Alban's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report