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Roof Survey in Little Walden
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Little Walden.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Little Walden
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
In a small place like Little Walden, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Little Walden (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Little Walden
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 2.5 miles south-west lies Audley End House, a reminder of how long the area around Little Walden has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Great Chesterford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Little Walden is about 2 miles north of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Little Walden and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CB10 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Petts Lane and The Slade or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Chesterford (2 miles west), Saffron Walden (2 miles south), Littlebury (2 miles south-west), Sewards End (3 miles south-east) and Audley End (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Great Dunmow (13 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles south), Elsenham (9 miles south), Sible Hedingham (15 miles east), Church End (13 miles south) and Thaxted (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Little Walden
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Great Chesterford station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Museum (1.8 miles south) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Hales and Shadwell Woods and Rivey Hill.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Walden
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Little Walden, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Little Walden
Will you come out to Little Walden?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Great Chesterford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often 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.
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.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- File the report with your home documents
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
When to book a survey in Little Walden
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Take a building like Saffron Walden County High School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID