Essex · London and the South East
Dedham Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Dedham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Roof survey in Dedham: what you get
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. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs 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 flashings that have come away from the wall and worn or blocked valleys, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Dedham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Dedham (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Dedham
Dedham is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Castle House, about 0.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dedham. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take a building like Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Dedham is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Bookings from Dedham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CO7 is covered for roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, School Lane and The Drift. Other places close to Dedham include Lamb Corner (1 mile south-west), Dedham Heath (1 mile south), Stratford St Mary (1 mile north-west), Ardleigh Heath (2 miles south) and Higham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Dedham
In Dedham, that means homes and buildings near The Sun Inn and East Bergholt High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Manningtree station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Little Wenham Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cattawade Marshes.
What else we do in Dedham
Do you need a roof survey in Dedham?
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
For landlords with property near Manningtree station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
FAQs for Dedham
Is my home in Dedham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Manningtree station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much does a roof survey cost in Dedham?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Dedham, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Read more
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dedham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.