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Roof survey in Stanway, Essex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Stanway. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our roof survey in Stanway
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Stanway, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 often need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Stanway (CO3, CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Also in Stanway
Questions from Stanway
Can a landlord with a rental near Marks Tey station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Stanway is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Stanway needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Prices for roof surveys in Stanway
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof surveys in Stanway: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Layer Marney Tower about 4.2 miles south, Stanway sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Albright, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stanway Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Marks Tey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Stanway is about 2 miles west of Camulodunum, in Essex. Wherever you are in Stanway, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Stanway is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Roof surveys in CO3 and CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Red Panda Road and Turkey Cock Lane. If you are just outside Stanway, we cover Beacon End (1 mile east), Copford Green (1 mile south-west), Eight Ash Green (1 mile north), Heckfordbridge (2 miles south) and Lexden (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles east), Maldon (12 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west) and Halstead (9 miles north-west).
Around Stanway
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart Toby Carvery pub and The Stanway School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Social History Museum (3.5 miles east) and Birch Castle (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Stanway include Iron Latch.
Useful tips for Stanway property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know about past leaks
- File the report with your home documents
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
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.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.