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Roof Survey in Shotgate
We carry out roof surveys in Shotgate and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Shotgate: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a 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. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Somewhere as small as Shotgate, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Shotgate (SS11, SS12)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shotgate
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shotgate and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Shotgate needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Shotgate
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Battlesbridge station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof surveys around Shotgate
Older buildings may be listed or sit 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. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Beauchamps High School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Shotgate is about 1 mile east of Wickford, in Essex. In Shotgate, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the SS11 and SS12 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Third Avenue, First Avenue and Second Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Rawreth (1 mile east), Wickford (1 mile west), Battlesbridge (1 mile north-east), Runwell (2 miles north-west) and Brock Hill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (11 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south) and Billericay (6 miles west).
Around Shotgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hilltop Infant School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Battlesbridge station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basildon University Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shotgate include Shotgate Thickets.
FAQs for Shotgate
How do I find out if my home in Shotgate is listed?
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.
Is Shotgate within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much does a roof survey cost in Shotgate?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Shotgate, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shotgate
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.