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Roof survey in Roydon, Essex
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Roydon. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Roydon can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Roof survey in Roydon: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, 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 any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Roydon (CM19)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Roydon
Other services in Roydon
For landlords and managing agents
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 visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
FAQs for Roydon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roydon?
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 survey roofs for landlords with property near Roydon station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we look at them closely.
Do you need a roof survey in Roydon?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Local roofs in Roydon
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Roydon Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Hawkenbury Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Roydon is about 3 miles north-east of Hoddesdon, in Essex. We survey roofs in Roydon and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM19 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Temple Mead and Church Mead or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Roydon include Halls Green (1 mile south), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile south), Stanstead Abbotts (2 miles north-west), Tylerscross (2 miles south-east) and Great Parndon (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles east), Brentwood (15 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Roydon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart Public House and Hawkenbury Meadow and the streets around them. Roydon has its own railway station: Roydon station. Well-known places in the area include Lowewood Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hunsdon Mead.