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Elsenham Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Elsenham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Elsenham
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you are worried about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Elsenham, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Elsenham (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Elsenham
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What a roof survey looks like in Elsenham
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Elsenham is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Forest Hall School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Elsenham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Elsenham is about 4 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. In Elsenham, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Elsenham is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM22 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, High Street and Isabel Drive or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Elsenham, we cover Fuller's End (1 mile south-east), Ugley Green (1 mile north-west), Henham (2 miles north-east), Ugley (2 miles north-west) and Brick End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (14 miles east), Harlow (11 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles south-east), Great Notley (13 miles east) and Bocking (14 miles east).
What’s near Elsenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robin Hood Public House. There is a railway station in Elsenham itself: Elsenham station. Other landmarks nearby include House On The Hill Toy Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Little Easton Moat (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Elsenham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in Elsenham?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
With Horham Hall about 4 miles north-east, the area around Elsenham has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Elsenham: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Elsenham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is drone flying allowed in Elsenham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Elsenham is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Elsenham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What affects the price in Elsenham
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep the report with your property records
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.