Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Stratford St Mary, Essex
Roof surveys across Stratford St Mary, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Stratford St Mary, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stratford St Mary
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Stratford St Mary are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Stratford St Mary (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Stratford St Mary
Stratford St Mary lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Historic houses like Castle House, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Stratford St Mary goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If you look after a building such as Stratford St Mary Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Manningtree station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Stratford St Mary is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. We survey roofs in Stratford St Mary and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Stratford St Mary is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CO7 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Kenyon Close and Strickmere and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Stratford St Mary, we cover Higham (1 mile north-west), Dedham (1 mile south-east), Lamb Corner (2 miles south), Holton St Mary (2 miles north-east) and Hornestreet (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Stratford St Mary
We work in homes and buildings around East Bergholt High School and The Anchor pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Manningtree station, about 3.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Severalls Hospital (5 miles south-west) and The Munnings Museum (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Stratford St Mary includes Cattawade Marshes.
Your questions about roof surveys in Stratford St Mary
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stratford St Mary?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Stratford St Mary is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Stratford St Mary?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Stratford St Mary
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Stratford St Mary
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
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.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stratford St Mary
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.