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Roof survey in Havering's Grove, Essex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Havering's Grove? You can book a roof survey in Havering's Grove and across Essex.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Havering's Grove
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you are worried about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Havering's Grove, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Havering's Grove (CM13, CM12)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Havering's Grove
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof surveys around Havering's Grove
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like The Billericay School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Historic houses such as Ingatestone Hall, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building around Havering's Grove goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Havering's Grove is about 2 miles west of Billericay, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys in Havering's Grove for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM13 and CM12 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include London Road, North Drive and Rayleigh Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Havering's Grove, we cover Hutton (1 mile west), Buttsbury (2 miles north), Hutton Mount (2 miles west), Mountnessing (2 miles north-west) and Ingrave (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles west), Maldon (15 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (11 miles south-east).
Around Havering's Grove
Around Havering's Grove, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hutton Country Park and The Mesken Hutton pub, among other places. Havering's Grove’s nearest station is Billericay station, roughly 1.5 miles east. A little further out are Barleylands Farm Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Mayflower Community Hospital (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Norsey Wood.
FAQs for Havering's Grove
How do I find out if my home in Havering's Grove is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Havering's Grove within the area you cover?
Yes, Havering's Grove is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Why it is worth a survey now in Havering's Grove
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. Around Havering's Grove, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Havering's Grove
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Havering's Grove, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for roof surveys in Havering's Grove, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we check them closely.