Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Cressing
A careful look at the roof at your property in Cressing, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cressing
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Somewhere as small as Cressing, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Cressing (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Cressing questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Cressing station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Cressing?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why act early in Cressing
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Cressing may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Cressing
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Cressing homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Cressing Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Cressing is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. In Cressing, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Cressing is one of the places in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CM77 for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like The Street, Church Road and Ashes Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Cressing include Lanham Green (1 mile north-east), Perry Green (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east) and Faulkbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Cressing
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cressing station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Cressing includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Places near Cressing
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What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Cressing, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.