Essex · London and the South East
Felsted Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Felsted, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Felsted
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Typical surveys look at slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and torn or sagging underlay, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Village roofs frequently 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Felsted (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Felsted
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Problems we come across often include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Cross, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a roof survey looks like in Felsted
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Felsted Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Felsted is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in Felsted, we can come and survey your property. Felsted is one of the places in Essex where we work for roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Station Road, Braintree Road and Chelmsford Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Causeway End (1 mile south), Watch House Green (1 mile north-east), Little Dunmow (1 mile west), Bannister Green (1 mile east) and Brookstreet (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles south-east), Witham (9 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Felsted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (4.9 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older and listed buildings around Felsted may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Felsted
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- File the report with your home documents
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Felsted can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Felsted, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Questions from Felsted
Do you cover Felsted?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Felsted is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Felsted is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.