Essex · London and the South East
Hobbs Cross Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Hobbs Cross, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Hobbs Cross
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, 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’re worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hobbs Cross 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Hobbs Cross (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Hobbs Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Signs you need a roof survey in Hobbs Cross
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you look after a building such as St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you’ll get the report
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Roof surveys around Hobbs Cross
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Stapleford Aerodrome is about 2 miles from Hobbs Cross. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Historic houses like Hill Hall, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building around Hobbs Cross goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hobbs Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. Hobbs Cross gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Essex, we cover Hobbs Cross and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
All of CM16 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Theydon Garnon (1 mile west), Steward's Green (1 mile north), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile north), Abridge (2 miles south) and Ivy Chimneys (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (7 miles north), Brentwood (8 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Harold Wood (7 miles south-east).
Around Hobbs Cross
Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Hobbs Cross includes Gernon Bushes.
Your questions about roof surveys in Hobbs Cross
Is Hobbs Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Hobbs Cross is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Hobbs Cross?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.