Essex · London and the South East
Paslow Wood Common Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Paslow Wood Common, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof survey in Paslow Wood Common
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Paslow Wood Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Paslow Wood Common (CM4, CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- 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
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Places near Paslow Wood Common
What else we do in Paslow Wood Common
Common roof problems in Paslow Wood Common
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
With Ingatestone Hall about 4.6 miles south-east, the area around Paslow Wood Common has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Paslow Wood Common, 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof surveys around Paslow Wood Common
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Blackmore Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Paslow Wood Common is about 5 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Whether the building in Paslow Wood Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM4 and CM15 is within our area for roof surveys. Local streets include Nine Ashes Road and Ash Tree Grove, and we cover them all. We also cover Stondon Massey (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile south), Kelvedon Hatch (2 miles south-west), Marden Ash (2 miles west) and Doddinghurst Common (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (9 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south), Billericay (7 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Paslow Wood Common
Around Paslow Wood Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Inn, among other places. The closest station to Paslow Wood Common is Ingatestone station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (4 miles north) and Brentwood Community Hospital (4.9 miles south).
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
FAQs for Paslow Wood Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ingatestone station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Paslow Wood Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Paslow Wood Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I book a survey in Paslow Wood Common?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much does a roof survey cost in Paslow Wood Common?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Why it is worth a survey now in Paslow Wood Common
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.