Essex · London and the South East
Creeksea Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Creeksea, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Creeksea: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Somewhere as small as Creeksea, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Creeksea (CM0)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
When to book a survey in Creeksea
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. 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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Anyone responsible for a site like Ormiston Rivers Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Creeksea, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What else we do in Creeksea
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Creeksea, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Questions from Creeksea
Do you cover smaller places like Creeksea?
Yes, Creeksea is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I let a flat near Burnham-On-Crouch station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Creeksea
Creeksea lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Burnham-On-Crouch station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Creeksea is about 5 miles north-east of Rochford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Creeksea, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Creeksea is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM0 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Ostend (1 mile north), Canewdon (2 miles south-west), Althorne (2 miles north-west), Ballards Gore (3 miles south-west) and Mayland (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles north-west), Basildon (15 miles west), Maldon (8 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-west), Rayleigh (8 miles west) and Witham (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Creeksea
Around Creeksea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Creeksea Ferry Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Creeksea is Burnham-On-Crouch station, roughly 1 mile east. Open spaces near Creeksea include Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.