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Roof survey in Dedham Heath, Essex
Roof surveys in Dedham Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dedham Heath
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat roofs.
In a small place like Dedham Heath, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Dedham Heath (CO7, CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Also near Dedham Heath
What else we do in Dedham Heath
Local roofs in Dedham Heath
Dedham Heath is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. With Castle House about 0.5 miles north, Dedham Heath sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own a rental within reach of Manningtree station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Dedham Heath is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Dedham Heath is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Dedham Heath is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO7 and CO11 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Coggeshall Road, The Heath and Dedham Meade, and we cover them all. Other places close to Dedham Heath include Lamb Corner (1 mile west), Dedham (1 mile north), Ardleigh Heath (1 mile south-west), Ardleigh (1 mile south) and Stratford St Mary (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Dedham Heath
Around Dedham Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Anchor Inn and Manningtree High School. For rail, the closest station is Manningtree station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Severalls Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Little Wenham Castle (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Cattawade Marshes.
FAQs for Dedham Heath
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Dedham Heath, take more of a battering?
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, and Dedham Heath is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dedham Heath?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dedham Heath
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dedham Heath. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Dedham Heath, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.