Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Harrowcross
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Harrowcross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Harrowcross
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. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a small place like Harrowcross, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Harrowcross (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Harrowcross, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Harrowcross, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Questions from Harrowcross
Do you cover Harrowcross?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Harrowcross is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Harrowcross?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What a roof survey looks like in Harrowcross
With Hedingham Castle about 1.7 miles north-east, Harrowcross sits in an area with a long building history. 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. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Harrowcross is about 3 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Harrowcross, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CO9 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Harrowcross include Sible Hedingham (1 mile north-east), Almshouse Green (1 mile west), Castle Hedingham (2 miles north-east), Gosfield (3 miles south) and Beazley End (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (15 miles east), Braintree (6 miles south), Witham (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (15 miles west), Camulodunum (14 miles south-east) and Halstead (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Harrowcross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Lion pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Hedingham Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Halstead Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Harrowcross includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Harrowcross
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Harrowcross and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Towns and villages near Harrowcross
Other services in Harrowcross
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
What we are asked to look at in Harrowcross
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hedingham School and Sixth Form, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.