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Roof Survey in Horsleycross Street
Roof surveys in Horsleycross Street, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Horsleycross Street
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is 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’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Horsleycross Street (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Towns and villages near Horsleycross Street
Also in Horsleycross Street
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Horsleycross Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Roof surveys around Horsleycross Street
Horsleycross Street is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. About 4.5 miles north-west lies Castle House, a reminder of how long the area around Horsleycross Street has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Manningtree High School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Horsleycross Street is about 8 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. Bookings from Horsleycross Street are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Horsleycross Street is one of the places in Essex we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in CO11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Horsleycross Street: Horsley Cross (1 mile south), Little Bromley (2 miles west), Mistley (2 miles north), Manningtree (2 miles north-west) and Lawford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (8 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (8 miles east), Camulodunum (9 miles west), Greenstead (7 miles west) and Wivenhoe (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Horsleycross Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cross Inn. For rail, the closest station is Mistley station, about 2 miles north. Open spaces near Horsleycross Street include Wrabness Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Horsleycross Street questions
Is Horsleycross Street within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Horsleycross Street?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Horsleycross Street is within about 3 miles of the coast.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Horsleycross Street
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
For landlords with property near Mistley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.