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Roof Survey in High Roding
We carry out roof surveys in High Roding and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Roding
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Roof survey in High Roding
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like High Roding are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- High Roding (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
High Roding homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 3.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around High Roding goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
High Roding is about 8 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Surveys in High Roding work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Essex, we cover High Roding. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CM6 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Owers Place and Broadfield or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Great Canfield (1 mile west), Roundbush Green (2 miles south-west), Keeres Green (2 miles south), High Easter (2 miles south-east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south) and Witham (13 miles east).
Landmarks near High Roding
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Lamb (Public House), among other places. High Roding’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Portingbury Hills.
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like High Roding, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like High Roding, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in High Roding, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
High Roding: your questions answered
Is my home in High Roding listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Stansted Airport station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.