Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Great Chesterford
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Great Chesterford, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Local roofs in Great Chesterford
Audley End House, about 3.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Chesterford. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Great Chesterford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Great Chesterford is about 4 miles north-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Great Chesterford is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Great Chesterford. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across CB10 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, London Road and Carmel Street and the roads around them. We also cover Ickleton (1 mile north-west), Hinxton (2 miles north-west) and Elmdon (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Saffron Walden (4 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (15 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles south), Elsenham (10 miles south), Church End (15 miles south-east) and Thaxted (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Great Chesterford
We work in homes and buildings around Old White Horse pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Great Chesterford itself: Great Chesterford station. Nearby you’ll also find Saffron Walden Museum (3.2 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Chesterford includes Rivey Hill and Hales and Shadwell Woods.
Roof survey in Great Chesterford: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We are frequently asked to look into torn or sagging underlay and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Around Great Chesterford, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Great Chesterford (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
When to book a survey in Great Chesterford
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Your questions about roof surveys in Great Chesterford
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Great Chesterford station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Great Chesterford within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Chesterford is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Great Chesterford is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.