Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Newhall, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Newhall, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof survey in Newhall: what you get
We survey roofs in Newhall and across London and the South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Newhall drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Newhall (CM17, CM20)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Newhall doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- 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 is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
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. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Also near Newhall
What else we do in Newhall
Do you need a roof survey in Newhall?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
For landlords with property near Harlow Mill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Blocked gutters on homes around Newhall overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Newhall
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Newhall
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Newhall worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
I let a flat near Harlow Mill station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Local roofs in Newhall
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Gibberd Garden is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Newhall Primary Academy will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Newhall is about 1 mile east of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Newhall and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CM17 and CM20 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Moss Lane, Petal Lane and Robin Lane and the roads around them. With the A414 and A1025 close by, Newhall is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Latton (1 mile south-west), Mark Hall South (1 mile west), Harlow (1 mile west), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-west) and Foster Street (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (15 miles east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east) and Epping (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Newhall
Around Newhall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mark Hall School, The Small Copper pub and Gibberd Garden, among other places. Newhall’s nearest station is Harlow Mill station, about 1.3 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Newhall includes Hunsdon Mead.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Newhall
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs