Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Leaden Roding, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Leaden Roding, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Leaden Roding: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’re worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Leaden Roding (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Leaden Roding, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Leaden Roding
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rodings Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Leaden Roding homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Leaden Roding has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 3.8 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Leaden Roding is about 8 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Leaden Roding gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Leaden Roding is one of the places in Essex we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Holloway Crescent, Dunmow Road and Lordswood View, all of which we cover. We also cover Margaret Roding (1 mile south), Good Easter (2 miles south-east), Chalk End (3 miles south-east), Berners Roding (3 miles south) and Mashbury (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Around Leaden Roding
We work in homes and buildings around King William IV Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (3.3 miles south).
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Nearby places to Leaden Roding
Also in Leaden Roding
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leaden Roding
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Leaden Roding questions
Do you cover Leaden Roding?
Yes, Leaden Roding is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leaden Roding?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.