Essex · London and the South East
Great Holland Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Great Holland, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Holland
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. 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. The approach is the same in each case: 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 valley linings that have cracked or split and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Great Holland are 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 often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Great Holland (CO13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Great Holland
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Holland can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Great Holland
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Great Holland
How do I find out if my home in Great Holland is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Great Holland?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Towns and villages near Great Holland
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Local roofs in Great Holland
Great Holland lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Kirby Cross station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. With Thorpe Hall about 2.2 miles north-west, the area around Great Holland has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Great Holland is about 3 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We cover Great Holland and the rest of Essex. Across Essex, we cover Great Holland. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CO13 is covered for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Rosery Mews, Orchard Drive and Laxton Grove. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Kirby Cross (1 mile north-east), Kirby-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (2 miles north-west), Lane End (2 miles north) and Frinton-on-Sea (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Harwich (7 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).
Around Great Holland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tendring Technology College, The Ship Inn and Greensward and the streets around them. Great Holland’s nearest station is Kirby Cross station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Great Holland Pits.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Common roof problems in Great Holland
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Great Holland, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space