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Roof survey in Tolleshunt Major, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Tolleshunt Major. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Tolleshunt Major: what you get
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and flashings that have come away from the wall, across ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Tolleshunt Major, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Tolleshunt Major (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tolleshunt Major homes and their roofs
Tolleshunt Major is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Layer Marney Tower, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tolleshunt Major. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Tolleshunt Major is about 4 miles north-east of Maldon, in Essex. Anywhere in Tolleshunt Major, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Essex coverage includes Tolleshunt Major and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM9 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Beckingham Street, Bakers Lane and Witham Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Tolleshunt Major, we cover Little Totham (1 mile north-west), Goldhanger (1 mile south), Tolleshunt D'Arcy (2 miles east), Totham Hill (2 miles west) and Oxley Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (11 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south-west), Rayleigh (14 miles south-west) and Witham (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Tolleshunt Major
Around Tolleshunt Major, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (1.4 miles south). Not far away are Chigborough Lakes.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why act early in Tolleshunt Major
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tolleshunt Major, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about past leaks
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Tolleshunt Major: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Tolleshunt Major hard on roofs?
It can do. Tolleshunt Major is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tolleshunt Major?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you work in Tolleshunt Major?
Yes. We survey roofs in Tolleshunt Major and the rest of Essex. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What affects the price in Tolleshunt Major
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tolleshunt Major
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Tolleshunt Major, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book 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. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.