Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Thorington Street
We carry out roof surveys in Thorington Street and the rest of Essex. We survey seven days a week.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
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.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thorington Street
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Thorington Street may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Thorington Street (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Thorington Street
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Whatever the street in Thorington Street, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
FAQs for Thorington Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in Thorington Street?
Yes, Thorington Street is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Thorington Street?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thorington Street
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Thorington Street. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Thorington Street, access is usually 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 let us know about the property and any concerns.
- 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.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Nearby places to Thorington Street
More services for Thorington Street
What a roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Roof surveys around Thorington Street
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Castle House, about 3.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thorington Street. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Thorington Street is about 6 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Thorington Street can all book roof surveys. Thorington Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Roof surveys in CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Withermarsh Green (1 mile north), Scotland Street (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile east), Boxted Cross (2 miles south) and Hornestreet (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles south), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south), Halstead (13 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles south) and Tiptree (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Thorington Street
Well-known places in the area include Little Wenham Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Severalls Hospital (4.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Arger Fen.