Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Old Heath
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Old Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
About our roof survey in Old Heath
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. 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 on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Houses in smaller places like Old Heath can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Old Heath (CO2, CO1, CO4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Old Heath: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Old Heath is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Old Heath?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Old Heath in your area?
Yes. We cover Old Heath and the rest of Essex. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you need to get into 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.
Towns and villages near Old Heath
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What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Parking around Old Heath is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Do you need a roof survey in Old Heath?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
The streets around a church such as St Barnabas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Old Heath homes and their roofs
Old Heath lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lion Walk, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you look after a building such as Old Heath Community Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Old Heath is about 1 mile south of Greenstead, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Heath and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across the CO2, CO1 and CO4 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Wick Road, Haven Road and D'arcy Road. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in The Hythe (1 mile north), Berechurch (1 mile south-west), Rowhedge (1 mile south-east), Greenstead (1 mile north) and Wivenhoe Cross (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles west), Harwich (15 miles east), Halstead (13 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Old Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell pub, Thomas Lord Audley School and Language College and Donyland Lodge, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hythe station, roughly 1 mile north. Nearby you’ll also find Essex County Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Grandad's Photography Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Cockaynes Wood.
Useful tips for Old Heath property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about past leaks
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.
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why act early in Old Heath
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Old Heath, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.