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Roof Survey in Little Bardfield
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Little Bardfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
How a roof survey works in Little Bardfield
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and debris building up in roof valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Little Bardfield (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Little Bardfield
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you look after a building such as Great Bardfield Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Local roofs in Little Bardfield
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Horham Hall, about 4.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Bardfield. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Katharine are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Little Bardfield is about 6 miles north-east of Great Dunmow, in Essex. Whether the building in Little Bardfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CM7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Great Bardfield (1 mile east), Finchingfield (2 miles north-east), Bardfield Saling (3 miles south-east), Wethersfield (3 miles east) and Crow's Green (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (8 miles south-east), Witham (14 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (9 miles north-west), Halstead (10 miles east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Little Bardfield
In Little Bardfield, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Public House and the streets around them. Not far away are West Wood.
Your questions about roof surveys in Little Bardfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Bardfield?
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.
Is Little Bardfield in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Little Bardfield is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
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. It is emailed to you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
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How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Little Bardfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.