Essex · London and the South East
Pleshey Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Pleshey, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pleshey
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
About our roof survey in Pleshey
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: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you are worried about valley linings that have cracked or split and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Pleshey are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Pleshey (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we look at them closely.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Questions from Pleshey
How do I find out if my home in Pleshey is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pleshey?
Yes, Pleshey is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Pleshey as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What we are asked to look at in Pleshey
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
The streets around a church such as Church of Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Places near Pleshey
What else we do in Pleshey
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Useful tips for Pleshey property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Let us know about past leaks
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Pleshey
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For any home in Pleshey, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Pleshey is about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Pleshey and nearby. Our Essex coverage includes Pleshey. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM3 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Back Lane and Woolmers Mead, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ford End (2 miles north-east), Howe Street (2 miles east), Hartford End (2 miles north-east), North End (3 miles north) and Chatham Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south-east), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Pleshey
Around Pleshey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Leather Bottle Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Broomfield Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Little Waltham Meadows.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Pleshey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.