Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Daws Heath
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Daws Heath, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Why it’s worth a survey now in Daws Heath
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Daws Heath, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A written report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof survey works in Daws Heath
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with 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 it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’re worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and the roof space alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Daws Heath (SS7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Daws Heath
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Daws Heath?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to Daws Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
- Leave roof access to professionals
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Daws Heath and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Daws Heath homes and their roofs
Daws Heath is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near St Michael's and All Angels, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Rayleigh station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Daws Heath is about 1 mile east of Thundersley, in Essex. Surveys in Daws Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the SS7 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Western Road, Wyburn Road and Marlin Close and the roads around them. We also cover Hadleigh (1 mile south), Rayleigh (2 miles north), Leigh-on-Sea (2 miles south-east), Eastwood (2 miles east) and Stroud Green (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-west), Basildon (7 miles west), Brentwood (14 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north), Canvey Island (3 miles south) and Billericay (9 miles north-west).
Around Daws Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hadleigh Farm and Westwood Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rayleigh station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Bay Museum (3.9 miles south) and Chartwell Private Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Daws Heath includes Pound Wood.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Daws Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Daws Heath
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Common roof problems in Daws Heath
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you live near a park such as Hadleigh Farm, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry