Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Good Easter, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Good Easter. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roof survey in Good Easter: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Good Easter 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. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Good Easter 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Good Easter (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Common roof problems in Good Easter
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Around Good Easter, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
Common questions in Good Easter
Do you carry out roof surveys in Good Easter?
Yes, Good Easter is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Good Easter?
Yes, Good Easter is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Older and listed buildings around Good Easter may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Good Easter
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Nearby places to Good Easter
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Roof surveys in Good Easter: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Good Easter is about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We cover Good Easter and the rest of Essex. Good Easter is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CM1. We cover properties on Mill Road, Souther Cross Road and School Road. Other places close to Good Easter include Chalk End (1 mile south), Mashbury (2 miles east), Margaret Roding (2 miles west), Leaden Roding (2 miles north-west) and Boyton Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (6 miles south-east), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (11 miles north-east), Harlow (10 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south) and Maldon (14 miles east).
What’s near Good Easter
Other landmarks nearby include Broomfield Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Willingale Doe (3 miles south-west).
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Good Easter often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.