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Roof Survey in East Hanningfield
Independent roof surveys in East Hanningfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our roof survey in East Hanningfield
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you are worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as East Hanningfield, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- East Hanningfield (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
East Hanningfield homes and their roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 2.4 miles north lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around East Hanningfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like East Hanningfield Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of South Woodham Ferrers station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
East Hanningfield is about 5 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. Bookings from East Hanningfield are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. East Hanningfield is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys.
All of CM3 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Old Church Road, Ashley Green and Nicholson Place, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Bicknacre (1 mile north-east), Woodham Ferrers (2 miles east), Rettendon (2 miles south), Howe Green (2 miles north-west) and Coalhill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (5 miles north-west), Basildon (9 miles south-west), Braintree (14 miles north), Brentwood (12 miles west), Maldon (6 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in East Hanningfield
The nearest railway station is South Woodham Ferrers station, roughly 3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Baddow Hospital (3 miles north-west) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hanningfield Reservoir.
Nearby places to East Hanningfield
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. For an older or listed building in a place like East Hanningfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Questions from East Hanningfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Hanningfield?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near South Woodham Ferrers station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How do I arrange a roof survey in East Hanningfield?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around East Hanningfield frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Hanningfield
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.