Essex · London and the South East
Little Leighs Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Little Leighs, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof survey in Little Leighs
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. The higher packages add more checks, 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 crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, flat roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Little Leighs may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Little Leighs (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Little Leighs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Cressing station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Great Leighs Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Little Leighs is about 5 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys in Little Leighs for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Essex coverage includes Little Leighs. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM3 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Main Road and The Crescent and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Little Leighs: Chatham Green (1 mile south-west), Howe Street (2 miles south-west), Willows Green (2 miles north), Hartford End (2 miles west) and Ford End (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south), Braintree (5 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south), Witham (6 miles east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Little Leighs
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Castle pub and the streets around them. Little Leighs’s nearest station is Cressing station, about 4.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Sandylay and Moat Woods.
When to book a survey in Little Leighs
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 many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Little Leighs, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking 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 what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Little Leighs
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Little Leighs, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Little Leighs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photographs
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Little Leighs questions
Do you cover smaller places like Little Leighs?
Yes. Little Leighs is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Cressing station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
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 it applies.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Leighs
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.