Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hare Street, Essex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Hare Street and across Essex.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hare Street
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hare Street
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Hare Street, homes are often 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Hare Street (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hare Street
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hare Street. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys around Hare Street
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Hill Hall, about 3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hare Street. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret of Antioch: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hare Street is about 5 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Hare Street is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CM5. Other places close to Hare Street include Little End (1 mile north-east), Stanford Rivers (1 mile north), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Marden Ash (2 miles north-east) and Navestock Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
What’s near Hare Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woodman Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include St. Margaret's Hospital (4.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hare Street
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hare Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Hare Street
- A report with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Hare Street, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Hare Street: your questions answered
Is Hare Street in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Hare Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Hare Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.