Essex · London and the South East
Holton St Mary Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Holton St Mary, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
How a roof survey works in Holton St Mary
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and debris building up in roof valleys, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Holton St Mary, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Holton St Mary (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Holton St Mary
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
For a price for roof surveys in Holton St Mary, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Holton St Mary, 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 let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Holton St Mary, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Holton St Mary
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
FAQs for Holton St Mary
Will you come out to Holton St Mary?
Yes, Holton St Mary is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Manningtree station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How do I book a survey in Holton St Mary?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Roof surveys in Holton St Mary: local notes
Holton St Mary lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. With Castle House about 2.9 miles south, Holton St Mary sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like East Bergholt High School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Manningtree station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Holton St Mary is in Essex. Holton St Mary gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CO7 is covered for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Hadleigh Road and Rose Acre. We also cover the places around Holton St Mary: Higham (2 miles south-west), Stratford St Mary (2 miles south-west), Dedham (3 miles south), Withermarsh Green (3 miles west) and Thorington Street (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (8 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (9 miles south-west), Greenstead (8 miles south) and Wivenhoe (9 miles south).
Near you in Holton St Mary
The closest station to Holton St Mary is Manningtree station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Munnings Museum (2.9 miles south) and Little Wenham Castle (1.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cattawade Marshes.
What you can safely check 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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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.