Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Little Warley
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Little Warley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
How a roof survey works in Little Warley
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Little Warley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Little Warley (CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Little Warley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Warley?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Little Warley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Why act early in Little Warley
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. For older village homes like those around Little Warley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Little Warley
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Little Warley
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Little Warley
About 4.5 miles west lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Little Warley has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near West Horndon station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Woodlands School Great Warley will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Little Warley is about 4 miles south of Brentwood, in Essex. Little Warley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM13 is within our area for roof surveys. Local streets include Little Warley Hall Lane and Southend Arterial Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Little Warley, we cover Childerditch (1 mile north-east), West Horndon (1 mile east), East Horndon (2 miles east), Herongate (2 miles north-east) and Bulphan (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles east), Brentwood (4 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles east), Billericay (6 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (13 miles east).
What’s near Little Warley
Around Little Warley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hall Mead School and the streets around them. Little Warley’s nearest station is West Horndon station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Spire Hartswood Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Brickfields.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Little Warley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.