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Roof survey in Quendon, Essex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Quendon and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Roof survey in Quendon
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, across lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Quendon (CB11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Quendon
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Horham Hall lies about 4.6 miles east, so building around Quendon goes back a long way. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Landlords with a home close to Newport (Essex) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Quendon is about 5 miles south of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We survey roofs in Quendon and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Essex, we cover Quendon and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CB11 postcode area for roof surveys. Quendon sits on or near the B1383, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Ugley (1 mile south), Widdington (2 miles east), Newport (2 miles north), Ugley Green (2 miles south) and Henham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Harlow (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (5 miles north), Great Dunmow (9 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (4 miles south), Great Notley (15 miles south-east) and Newhall (13 miles south).
Around Quendon
Around Quendon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cricketers Public House. The nearest railway station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.5 miles south) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Quendon questions
Do you cover smaller places like Quendon?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newport (Essex) station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Common roof problems in Quendon
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you live in an older home near Church of Quendon, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Quendon, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.