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Roof survey in Lawford, Essex
Roof surveys in Lawford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Lawford
Our roof surveys cover Lawford and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate alike.
In a smaller place like Lawford, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Lawford (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Lawford is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Lawford: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Manningtree station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lawford, take more of a battering?
It can do. Lawford is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Other services in Lawford
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lawford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lawford
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Roof surveys in Lawford: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Lawford, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Castle House lies about 2.4 miles west, so building around Lawford goes back a long way. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you let a flat or house near Manningtree station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Lawford is about 7 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lawford and nearby. Lawford is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across CO11 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Dorset Square, Station Road and Merivale Road. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Manningtree (1 mile east), Cattawade (1 mile north), Little Bromley (1 mile south), Mistley (2 miles east) and Brantham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (7 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (9 miles south-west), Greenstead (6 miles south-west) and Wivenhoe (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Lawford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Highfields Primary School and The Red Lion Public House. Lawford’s nearest station is Manningtree station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Munnings Museum (2.4 miles west) and Little Wenham Castle (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cattawade Marshes and Alton Water.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lawford
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. In a smaller place like Lawford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Lawford
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A written report with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Lawford
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What the survey will not cover