Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Steventon End
Roof surveys in Steventon End and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
How a roof survey works in Steventon End
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Steventon End, homes are often 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Steventon End (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- 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 ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common roof problems in Steventon End
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Around Steventon End, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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 your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Nearby places to Steventon End
What else we do in Steventon End
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Steventon End, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Questions from Steventon End
Do you carry out roof surveys in Steventon End?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Steventon End within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Steventon End?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you check 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.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
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. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What a roof survey looks like in Steventon End
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ashdon Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Steventon End is about 4 miles north-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Bookings from Steventon End are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Essex, we cover Steventon End. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CB10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ashdon (1 mile west) and Church End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Saffron Walden (4 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (13 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles south-west), Bocking (15 miles south-east) and Elsenham (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Steventon End
Around Steventon End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bricklayers Arms Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Castle Camps (1.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hales and Shadwell Woods and Rivey Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.