Essex · London and the South East
Shelley Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shelley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
Local roofs in Shelley
With Hill Hall about 4.8 miles south-west, Shelley sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Shelley is about 7 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Shelley, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Essex, we cover Shelley. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like St Peter's Avenue, Bewlay Close and Queensway. Other places close to Shelley include Chipping Ongar (1 mile south), Greensted (1 mile south-west), High Ongar (1 mile south-east), Bobbingworth (1 mile north-west) and Greensted Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (7 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Shelley
We work in homes and buildings around The Ongar Academy and The Cock Tavern and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (4 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
About our roof survey in Shelley
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 report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Shelley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Shelley (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Shelley
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Signs you need a roof survey in Shelley
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ongar Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Your questions about roof surveys in Shelley
Do you cover Shelley?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shelley is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Shelley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Shelley?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shelley
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shelley
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Shelley, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shelley
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.