Essex · London and the South East
Edney Common Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Edney Common. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Edney Common
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Edney Common (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Edney Common
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Paul's Church, 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 Highwood Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Edney Common is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Edney Common, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Roof surveys in CM1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Woodland Way, Highwood Road and Nathan's Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Edney Common: Loves Green (1 mile west), Newney Green (2 miles north), Radley Green (2 miles west), Roxwell (2 miles north) and Boyton Cross (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south-west) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Edney Common
We work in homes and buildings around Green Man Public House and Hylands School, among other places. Edney Common’s nearest station is Ingatestone station, about 3.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.9 miles east).
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Edney Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ingatestone station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Edney Common?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When to book a survey in Edney Common
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you run a business near Bond Street Chelmsford, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Edney Common
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Edney Common. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Edney Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs