Essex · London and the South East
Duton Hill Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Duton Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Duton Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof survey in Duton Hill: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Some older homes in villages like Duton Hill are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Duton Hill (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Duton Hill
Horham Hall, about 1.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Duton Hill. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Putteridge High School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Duton Hill is about 8 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Anywhere in Duton Hill, we can come and survey your property. Duton Hill is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Duton Hill include Tilty (1 mile south-west), Great Easton (1 mile south), Chickney (1 mile west), Sibley's Green (1 mile north-east) and Monk Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (14 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Duton Hill
In Duton Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Rising Sun Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (2 miles south). Not far away are West Wood.
What affects the price in Duton Hill
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
FAQs for Duton Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Duton Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around Duton Hill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Duton Hill is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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Useful tips for Duton Hill property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Duton Hill
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Outbuildings and barns around Duton Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Duton Hill
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we’re asked to look at in Duton Hill
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one