Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Lexden, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Lexden, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
About our roof survey in Lexden
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on the roof space, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Houses in smaller places like Lexden can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Lexden (CO3, CO2)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Homes in smaller places like Lexden can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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FAQs for Lexden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lexden?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Lexden?
Yes, Lexden is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to Lexden is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Lexden
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you live near a park such as Lexden Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
Local roofs in Lexden
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Philip Morant School and College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Colchester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Lexden is about 1 mile west of Colchester, in Essex. Bookings from Lexden are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO3 and CO2 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Park Road, Heath Road and Capel Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Lexden include the A1124. Close by, we survey roofs in Camulodunum (1 mile east), Braiswick (1 mile north), Abbey Field (1 mile south-east), Colchester (1 mile east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (11 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Lexden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lexden Park, Prettygate Infant School and The Sun Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Lexden is Colchester station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Essex County Hospital (1 mile east) and Lion Walk (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lexden Gathering Grounds.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.