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Roof survey in Takeley, Essex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Takeley and across Essex.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Takeley: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Takeley (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near Takeley
Also in Takeley
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Takeley, access is often the only tricky part. 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 pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Takeley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Takeley
I let a flat near Stansted Airport station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Takeley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I book a survey in Takeley?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Takeley
The wider area around Takeley has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 2.4 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
If you look after a building such as Roseacres Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Takeley is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Takeley is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM22 is within our area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, Dunmow Road and The Pastures. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Takeley Street (1 mile west), Smith's Green (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south-east), Little Canfield (1 mile east) and Puttock's End (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Takeley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Four Ashes pub. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (3.2 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Takeley include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Why act early in Takeley
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Takeley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Takeley
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.