Essex · London and the South East
Great Leighs Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Great Leighs, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
About our roof survey in Great Leighs
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Great Leighs, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Great Leighs (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Leighs
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Great Leighs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
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What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Great Leighs, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a roof survey looks like in Great Leighs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Great Leighs Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Great Leighs is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in Great Leighs, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Great Leighs is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM3 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Aragon Road, Fortune Close and Audley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Gubbion's Green (1 mile east), Young's End (1 mile north-east), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north-east) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south), Witham (6 miles east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Great Leighs
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Castle pub. The closest station to Great Leighs is Cressing station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Signs you need a roof survey in Great Leighs
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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 Leighs
Is Great Leighs within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Cressing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How much does a roof survey cost in Great Leighs?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Useful tips for Great Leighs property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Stay off ladders and the roof
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.