Essex · London and the South East
Fingringhoe Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Fingringhoe, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Fingringhoe: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Fingringhoe, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Fingringhoe (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Fingringhoe
Will you come out to Fingringhoe?
Yes, Fingringhoe is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wivenhoe station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Fingringhoe?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Also near Fingringhoe
What else we do in Fingringhoe
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fingringhoe can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Fingringhoe homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Fingringhoe, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Wivenhoe station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Fingringhoe is about 4 miles south-east of Colchester, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fingringhoe can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CO5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Church Road, Chapel Road and Dudley Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in East Donyland (1 mile north-east), High Park Corner (1 mile east), Rowhedge (1 mile north), Abberton (1 mile south-west) and Wivenhoe Quay (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (4 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles west), Harwich (15 miles north-east) and Camulodunum (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fingringhoe
In Fingringhoe, that means homes and buildings near Whalebone Public House, Colne Local Nature Reserve and Donyland Lodge. The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and Essex County Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Fingringhoe Wick.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Fingringhoe, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Fingringhoe
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lion Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fingringhoe and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.