Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Nazeing
A careful look at the roof at your property in Nazeing, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Nazeing
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, 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 natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are torn or sagging underlay and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Somewhere as small as Nazeing, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Nazeing (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nazeing
Landlords and agents in Nazeing book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Nazeing needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof surveys in Nazeing: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Water Lane Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live near a park such as Nazeing Triangle, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Nazeing is about 3 miles east of Hoddesdon, in Essex. Nazeing is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Nazeing is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
All of EN9 is covered for roof surveys. Local streets include Betts Lane and Back Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Nazeing, we cover Broadley Common (1 mile north-east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west), Tylerscross (1 mile north-east), Bumble's Green (1 mile south) and Halls Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Harlow (4 miles north-east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Nazeing
Around Nazeing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Roydon Primary School, Nazeing Triangle and The Sun Inn, among other places. The closest station to Nazeing is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
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What affects the price in Nazeing
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Nazeing
Will you come out to Nazeing?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nazeing?
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.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Common roof problems in Nazeing
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included