Essex · London and the South East
Great Burstead Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Great Burstead, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Burstead, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof survey in Great Burstead
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you are worried about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Great Burstead are 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Great Burstead (CM11, SS15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Great Burstead
What else we do in Great Burstead
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
Your questions about roof surveys in Great Burstead
Do you cover smaller places like Great Burstead?
Yes. Great Burstead is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Burstead?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What a roof survey looks like in Great Burstead
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Ingatestone Hall, about 4.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Great Burstead goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Billericay station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as St Peter's Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Great Burstead is about 2 miles south-east of Billericay, in Essex. Wherever you are in Great Burstead, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Across Essex, we cover Great Burstead. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CM11 and SS15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Mill Road, Southend Road and Tyrrells Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Crays Hill (1 mile east), Little Burstead (1 mile west), Billericay (2 miles north-west), Ramsden Bellhouse (2 miles north-east) and Ramsden Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles west), Maldon (13 miles north-east), Canvey Island (8 miles south-east), Rayleigh (7 miles east) and Wickford (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Great Burstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Head pub and The Billericay School. Great Burstead’s nearest station is Billericay station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south) and Barleylands Farm Museum (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Norsey Wood.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Great Burstead can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Do you need a roof survey in Great Burstead?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you run a business near Eastgate Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive