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Roof survey in Tendring, Essex
Roof surveys in Tendring, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Outbuildings and barns around Tendring are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tendring
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tendring
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We are frequently asked to look into leaning or weathered chimney stacks and torn or sagging underlay, across lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Tendring (CO16)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Tendring homes and their roofs
Tendring lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. About 2.8 miles south-east lies Thorpe Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Tendring has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Tendring Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Edmund, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Tendring is about 5 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tendring and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across CO16 for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Tendring, we cover Weeley (1 mile south), Tendring Green (1 mile north), Far Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Tendring Heath (2 miles north) and Thorpe Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles south), Harwich (8 miles north-east), Camulodunum (10 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles west) and Wivenhoe (7 miles west).
What’s near Tendring
We work in homes and buildings around The Bicycle pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Weeley station, roughly 1.5 miles south. The countryside around Tendring includes Weeleyhall Wood.
Common roof problems in Tendring
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
For landlords with property near Weeley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
Nearby places to Tendring
Also in Tendring
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tendring
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Tendring can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Tendring: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tendring?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Tendring is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.