Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in New England
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in New England, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in New England: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, flat roofs and lead flashings alike.
In a small place like New England, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- New England (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
New England homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Leonard, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
New England is in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in New England. Across Essex, we cover New England and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across CO9 for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Birdbrook (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Braintree (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (11 miles west), Halstead (10 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-west), Great Notley (14 miles south) and Bocking (12 miles south).
Near you in New England
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Haverhill Railway Walks and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Clare Castle (4.2 miles east) and Haverhill and District Local History Centre (2.5 miles north-west).
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Nearby places to New England
What else we do in New England
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like New England, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in New England
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Homes near green spaces such as Haverhill Railway Walks can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
FAQs for New England
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New England?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is New England in the area you cover?
Yes, New England is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in New England as anywhere else.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.