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Roof Survey in Rawreth
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Rawreth, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How a roof survey works in Rawreth
There’s 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. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and worn or blocked valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Rawreth 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Rawreth (SS11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, 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. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Rawreth, access is typically 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 pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What else we do in Rawreth
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rawreth
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rawreth. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Do you need a roof survey in Rawreth?
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a place like Rawreth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys around Rawreth
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Trees in and around Kendal Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Anyone responsible for a site like Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Rawreth is about 2 miles north-west of Rayleigh, in Essex. If you are in Rawreth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Rawreth is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SS11 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Chelmsford Road and Bedloes Avenue, all of which we cover. Other places close to Rawreth include Battlesbridge (1 mile north-west), Shotgate (1 mile west), Wickford (2 miles west), Runwell (2 miles north-west) and Rettendon (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles north-west), Basildon (6 miles south-west), Brentwood (12 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south) and Billericay (7 miles west).
What’s near Rawreth
In Rawreth, that means homes and buildings near Kendal Park, The Barge Inn and Beauchamps High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battlesbridge station, about 1 mile north. Other landmarks nearby include Rayleigh Castle (2 miles south-east) and Chartwell Private Hospital (5.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Shotgate Thickets.
Questions from Rawreth
Is my home in Rawreth listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Battlesbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.