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Roof survey in Roxwell, Essex
Roof surveys around Roxwell, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Roxwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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About our roof survey in Roxwell
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most frequently book us about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Somewhere as small as Roxwell, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Roxwell (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Roxwell
Is Roxwell within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chelmsford station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- File the report with your home documents
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
What affects the price in Roxwell
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Places near Roxwell
Also in Roxwell
What a roof survey looks like in Roxwell
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels 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. Historic houses such as Hylands, about 3.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Roxwell goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Roxwell is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Anywhere in Roxwell, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in CM1 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Church Green and St Michael's Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Roxwell: Boyton Cross (1 mile north-east), Newney Green (1 mile south), Chalk End (2 miles north-west), Shellow Bowells (2 miles west) and Radley Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Roxwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Roxwell includes Newland Grove.
Do you need a roof survey in Roxwell?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you own a rental within reach of Chelmsford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.