Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Little Braxted, Essex
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- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Little Braxted
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and worn or blocked valleys.
In a small place like Little Braxted, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Little Braxted (CM8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Roof surveys in Little Braxted: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Witham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Little Braxted is about 1 mile east of Witham, in Essex. We survey roofs in Little Braxted and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Little Braxted. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM8 is within our area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Little Braxted, we cover Witham (1 mile west), Rivenhall End (1 mile north), Rivenhall (2 miles north), Faulkbourne (3 miles north-west) and Silver End (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (12 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles north-west), Maldon (5 miles south), Rayleigh (15 miles south) and Wickford (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Little Braxted
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion Inn and Whet Mead. The closest station to Little Braxted is Witham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cressing Temple (3.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Shut Heath Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Braxted
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. For an older or listed building in a place like Little Braxted, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
When to book a survey in Little Braxted
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, especially near trees.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take a building like Maltings Academy: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Little Braxted needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about roof surveys in Little Braxted
I let a flat near Witham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Braxted?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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 the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.