Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sheering
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Sheering. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sheering
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and worn or blocked valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Sheering, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Sheering (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sheering
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Sheering: your questions answered
Will you come out to Sheering?
Yes. Sheering is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually 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 are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Places near Sheering
Other services in Sheering
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sheering
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Sheering homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Hatfield Heath Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Sawbridgeworth station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Trees in and around Gibberd Garden shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Sheering is about 4 miles north-east of Harlow, in Essex. Surveys in Sheering work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Sheering is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Street, High Pastures and The Plashets and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Sheering, we cover Lower Sheering (1 mile west), Sawbridgeworth (2 miles west), Gaston Green (2 miles north), Little Hallingbury (2 miles north) and Spellbrook (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles east), Harlow (4 miles south-west), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (12 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (15 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Around Sheering
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown Inn, Gibberd Garden and Leventhorpe, among other places. The closest station to Sheering is Sawbridgeworth station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Harlow Mill (2.6 miles west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Sheering include Portingbury Hills and Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Sheering can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.