Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Point Clear, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Point Clear. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks frequently start there.
Roof survey in Point Clear
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are valley linings that have cracked or split and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
In a small place like Point Clear, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Point Clear (CO16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Point Clear, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Nearby places to Point Clear
What else we do in Point Clear
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- File the report with your home documents
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
Common questions in Point Clear
I let a flat near Great Bentley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Point Clear is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
What a roof survey looks like in Point Clear
Point Clear is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with 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.
Landlords with a home close to Great Bentley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Colne Community School and College: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Point Clear is about 5 miles west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Point Clear can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CO16 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Oakmead Road, Seaview Terrace and Alpha Road. Other places close to Point Clear include Brightlingsea (1 mile north), Lee-over-Sands (2 miles south), St Osyth (2 miles east), East Mersea (2 miles west) and Seawick (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles east), Harwich (14 miles north-east), Camulodunum (9 miles north-west), Heybridge (15 miles west) and Greenstead (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Point Clear
In Point Clear, that means homes and buildings near Ferry Boat Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Great Bentley station, about 4.1 miles north. Not far away are Howlands Marsh.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Point Clear
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.