Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Harlow
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Harlow, with photographs and a written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Harlow
We survey roofs in Harlow and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
Semis and terraces in a town like Harlow share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. Let us know when you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Harlow (CM17, CM20, CM18, CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
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Roof surveys in Harlow: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Harlow Town station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Harlow Marsh is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Harlow is about 21 miles north-east of London, in Essex. We cover Harlow and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Essex, we cover Harlow. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM17, CM20, CM18 and CM19 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Soper Square and Square Street and the roads around them. With the A414 and A1019 close by, Harlow is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Harlow: Mark Hall South (1 mile north-east), Netteswell (1 mile west), Latton (1 mile south-east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Essex, Harlow has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Harlow
Around Harlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harlow Marsh, Purple Emperor pub and BMAT STEM Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Town station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A typical visit in Harlow begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Harlow
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Harlow?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Harlow worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when 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.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you work in Harlow?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Harlow included.
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around Harlow, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.