Essex · London and the South East
Finchingfield Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Finchingfield and across Essex.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Finchingfield
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Older buildings in small places like Finchingfield may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Finchingfield (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
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Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. 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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Roof surveys in Finchingfield: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John the Baptist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Whatever the street in Finchingfield, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Finchingfield is about 8 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. Roofs in Finchingfield get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Finchingfield is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across the CM7 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Pightle, Church Hill and Stephen Marshall Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Great Bardfield (1 mile south-west), Wethersfield (2 miles south-east), Little Bardfield (2 miles south-west), Bardfield Saling (3 miles south) and Crow's Green (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Braintree (8 miles south-east), Witham (14 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles west).
Around Finchingfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Inn, among other places. Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Finchingfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Questions from Finchingfield
Do you cover Finchingfield?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Finchingfield is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in Finchingfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.