Essex · London and the South East
Navestock Common Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Navestock Common, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Navestock Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof survey in Navestock Common: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Navestock Common, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Navestock Common (CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Navestock Common homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Navestock Common has a long history of building, with Hare Hall about 3.3 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Romford Shopping Hall, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Thomas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Navestock Common is about 4 miles north of Romford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Navestock Common, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Navestock Common is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CM14 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Waterhales (1 mile north-east), St Vincent's Hamlet (1 mile east), Noak Hill (1 mile south-east), Horseman Side (2 miles north-east) and Navestock Heath (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (14 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Navestock Common
We work in homes and buildings around Dagnam Park. The nearest railway station is Harold Wood station, about 3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romford Shopping Hall (3.8 miles south) and Harold Wood Hospital (2.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Bedfords Park.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common questions in Navestock Common
Is my home in Navestock Common listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Harold Wood station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I book a survey in Navestock Common?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What affects the price in Navestock Common
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When to book a survey in Navestock Common
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you own a rental within reach of Harold Wood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.