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Roof Survey in North Weald Bassett
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in North Weald Bassett. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof survey in North Weald Bassett
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and valley linings that have cracked or split, on natural slate, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a smaller place like North Weald Bassett, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- North Weald Bassett (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Weald Bassett
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In an older home around North Weald Bassett, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in North Weald Bassett
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
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What else we do in North Weald Bassett
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like North Weald Bassett is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in North Weald Bassett, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in North Weald Bassett
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey won’t cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Your questions about roof surveys in North Weald Bassett
Is drone flying allowed in North Weald Bassett?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. North Weald Airfield is about 1 mile away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is my home in North Weald Bassett 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.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Roof surveys in North Weald Bassett: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3 miles south lies Hill Hall, a reminder of how long the area around North Weald Bassett has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Weald Common Flood Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
North Weald Bassett is about 4 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Surveys in North Weald Bassett work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Roof surveys in CM16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Blenheim Square, Elm Gardens and Wheelers Farm Gardens, all of which we cover. We also cover Thornwood Common (2 miles west), Coopersale (2 miles south-west), Hastingwood (2 miles north), Magdalen Laver (3 miles north) and Foster Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (14 miles east), Harlow (4 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in North Weald Bassett
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Head Public House and Weald Common Flood Meadows. Well-known places in the area include St. Margaret's Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around North Weald Bassett includes Gernon Bushes.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.