Essex · London and the South East
Fordstreet Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Fordstreet and across Essex.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Fordstreet: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Fordstreet and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at condensation or damp timbers in the loft and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Fordstreet, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Fordstreet (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Fordstreet: 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret and St Catherine: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Fordstreet is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Fordstreet is one of many places we visit across Essex. Fordstreet is one of the places in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CO6 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Ford Street, Fordstreet Hill and Ponders Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Rose Green (1 mile north-west), Chappel (2 miles north-west), Swan Street (2 miles west), Wakes Colne (2 miles north-west) and Great Tey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fordstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Mount Bures (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Iron Latch.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Fordstreet, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Questions from Fordstreet
Can a landlord with a rental near Chappel & Wakes Colne station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Fordstreet?
Yes, Fordstreet is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How much does a roof survey cost in Fordstreet?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Fordstreet
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. For an older or listed building in a place like Fordstreet, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Fordstreet, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fordstreet
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fordstreet
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fordstreet and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.