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Roof Survey in Great Parndon
Roof surveys in Great Parndon and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Great Parndon doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Great Parndon, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Roof survey in Great Parndon: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn or blocked valleys.
Houses in smaller places like Great Parndon can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Great Parndon (CM19, CM18)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Great Parndon
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Homes near green spaces such as Hawkenbury Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Great Parndon
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Your questions about roof surveys in Great Parndon
My home in Great Parndon has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Often, yes, so mention it as you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Harlow, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Harlow Town station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
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Roof surveys around Great Parndon
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Harlow, which Great Parndon is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
Take a building like Jerounds Primary Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Town station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Great Parndon is about 2 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Parndon. Great Parndon is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CM19 and CM18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Rectory Lane, Pyenest Road and Paycock Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Staple Tye (1 mile south-east), Tylerscross (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile south), Little Parndon (1 mile north) and Broadley Common (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (4 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Great Parndon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hawkenbury Meadow, Stewards Academy - Science Specialist and The Cock Inn and the streets around them. Great Parndon’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, roughly 1.8 miles north. A little further out are Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.