Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Langley, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Langley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Langley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Langley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Roof survey in Langley
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Langley 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 frequently expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Langley (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Langley
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older and listed buildings around Langley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Langley
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
What a roof survey looks like in Langley
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Audley End station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Langley is about 6 miles west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Bookings from Langley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Essex coverage includes Langley. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CB11 postcode area for roof surveys. Other places close to Langley include Arkesden (2 miles east), Starling's Green (3 miles south), Hill Green (3 miles south-east), Clavering (3 miles south-east) and Wicken Bonhunt (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Saffron Walden (6 miles east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-east), Elsenham (8 miles south-east), Little Parndon (15 miles south) and Netteswell (15 miles south).
Around Langley
The closest station to Langley is Audley End station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Warren (1.6 miles west).
Langley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Langley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Audley End station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Langley
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.