Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Jack's Hatch
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Jack's Hatch. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Jack's Hatch
Our roof surveys cover Jack's Hatch and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Jack's Hatch may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Jack's Hatch (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Jack's Hatch can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Jack's Hatch: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Jack's Hatch is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Jack's Hatch?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
How do I book a survey in Jack's Hatch?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Also near Jack's Hatch
Also in Jack's Hatch
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Signs you need a roof survey in Jack's Hatch
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to St James with St Luke: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
- What they will not be able to tell you
Roof surveys around Jack's Hatch
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Living close to Nazeing Triangle is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as Water Lane Primary Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Jack's Hatch is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Jack's Hatch is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of the CM16 postcode area for roof surveys. Jack's Hatch is on the B181, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Broadley Common (1 mile west), Epping Green (1 mile south), Tylerscross (1 mile north-west), Staple Tye (1 mile north-east) and Great Parndon (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Jack's Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Travellers Friend pub, Nazeing Triangle and Stewards School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Roydon station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (4.1 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (3.3 miles west). Not far away are Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.