Essex · London and the South East
Stoneyhills Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Stoneyhills, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roof survey in Stoneyhills
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Common reasons to book are loose chimney pots and standing water on a flat roof, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Stoneyhills, 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. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Stoneyhills (CM0)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Stoneyhills
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In a place like Stoneyhills, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Local roofs in Stoneyhills
Stoneyhills lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Burnham-On-Crouch station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Ormiston Rivers Academy: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stoneyhills is about 6 miles north-east of Rochford, in Essex. Stoneyhills gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM0 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as The Cobbins, Southminster Road and Bouvel Drive, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Burnham-on-Crouch (1 mile south), Southminster (1 mile north-east), Asheldham (3 miles north-east), Steeple (3 miles north) and Dengie (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-west), Maldon (8 miles north-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south-west), Rayleigh (10 miles west), Witham (13 miles north-west) and Wickford (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stoneyhills
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School, among other places. Stoneyhills’s nearest station is Burnham-On-Crouch station, about 0.7 miles south. Not far away are Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stoneyhills
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Stoneyhills: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Stoneyhills 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 are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Stoneyhills hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Stoneyhills is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How much does a roof survey cost in Stoneyhills?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
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How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Stoneyhills, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.