Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Hatfield Heath
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Hatfield Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
Roof surveys around Hatfield Heath
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hatfield Heath goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Sawbridgeworth station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Hatfield Heath Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hatfield Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Hatfield Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Hatfield Heath is one of the places in Essex where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CM22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Beehive Court, West Hayes and Cox Ley, all of which we cover. We also cover Ardley End (1 mile south-east), Hatfield Broad Oak (2 miles north-east), Bedlar's Green (3 miles north), Aythorpe Roding (4 miles east) and Start Hill (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Loughton (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (14 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hatfield Heath
In Hatfield Heath, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn Public House. The closest station to Hatfield Heath is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Harlow Mill (3.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
About our roof survey in Hatfield Heath
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’re worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a small place like Hatfield Heath, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Hatfield Heath (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Older and listed buildings around Hatfield Heath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Hatfield Heath
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hatfield Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- File the report with your home documents
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
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.
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, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hatfield Heath. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Hatfield Heath: your questions answered
Is my home in Hatfield Heath listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
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.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Is Hatfield Heath in your area?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Hatfield Heath.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Towns and villages near Hatfield Heath
What else we do in Hatfield Heath
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.