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Roof Survey in High Wych
Roof surveys in High Wych from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near High Wych can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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How a roof survey works in High Wych
The report is written for you, in plain language. 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 applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We’re often asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on lead flashings, natural slate and flat roofs.
In a small place like High Wych, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- High Wych (CM21)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in High Wych
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a roof survey in High Wych
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take a building like High Wych Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
FAQs for High Wych
Will you come out to High Wych?
Yes, High Wych is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Wych?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
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.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
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High Wych homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Much Hadham Palace, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around High Wych goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St James the Great, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park such as Gibberd Garden, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
High Wych is about 3 miles north of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in High Wych and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. High Wych is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CM21. Streets in the area include Mansfield, High Wych Lane and Broadfields, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Sawbridgeworth (1 mile east), Lower Sheering (2 miles east), Allen's Green (2 miles north), Spellbrook (2 miles north-east) and Sheering (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (15 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (7 miles south-west), Cheshunt (10 miles south-west) and Hatfield (15 miles west).
What’s near High Wych
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Half Moon Public House, Leventhorpe and Gibberd Garden. The closest station to High Wych is Harlow Mill station, about 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (1.3 miles south) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Wych
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords and agents in High Wych book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.