Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Fyfield, Essex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Fyfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fyfield
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Fyfield may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Fyfield (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Fyfield
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Why act early in Fyfield
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like Fyfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Fyfield
Will you come out to Fyfield?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Fyfield listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Fyfield homes and their roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Ongar Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Fyfield is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Fyfield and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Fyfield is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CM5 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Queen Street, Fyfield Grange and Willingale Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Cannon's Green (1 mile south-east), Clatterford End (1 mile west), Norwood End (1 mile north), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south) and Shelley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Around Fyfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Queens Head Public House. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Nearby places to Fyfield
Other services in Fyfield
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Fyfield, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.