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Roof Survey in Upshire
Roof surveys in Upshire, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys around Upshire
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Hill Hall about 4.7 miles east, the area around Upshire has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Landlords with a home close to Cheshunt station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Upshire is about 2 miles east of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. Roofs in Upshire get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in EN9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Upshire: Waltham Abbey (2 miles west), High Beech (2 miles south), Debden Green (2 miles south-east), Theydon Bois (3 miles south-east) and Sewardstone (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south), Epping (3 miles east), Harold Wood (10 miles south-east) and Buckhurst Hill (4 miles south).
Near you in Upshire
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy and The Woodbine pub and the streets around them. Upshire’s nearest station is Cheshunt station, roughly 3.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Upshire includes Home Mead and Lippitts Hill.
Roof survey in Upshire
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Upshire (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Upshire
Also in Upshire
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Upshire, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upshire
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Upshire, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What we are asked to look at in Upshire
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Thomas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
FAQs for Upshire
Do you cover smaller places like Upshire?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Cheshunt station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Upshire?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.