Essex · London and the South East
Waltham Abbey Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Waltham Abbey, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Waltham Abbey
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
In a town like Waltham Abbey, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes often keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Waltham Abbey (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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 with less disruption.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Waltham Abbey
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Places near Waltham Abbey
Other services in Waltham Abbey
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Waltham Abbey
Historic houses like Forty Hall, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Waltham Abbey goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Waltham Holy Cross Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Waltham Cross station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Waltham Abbey Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Waltham Abbey is about 5 miles north-east of Edmonton, in Essex. Whether the building in Waltham Abbey is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Essex, we cover Waltham Abbey and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the EN9 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Rosebank, The Padgets and Rounton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Waltham Abbey include the A121 and B194, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Waltham Abbey, we cover Upshire (2 miles east), Enfield Island Village (2 miles south-west), Sewardstone (2 miles south), Waltham Cross (2 miles west) and High Beech (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Harlow (7 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles east), Loughton (4 miles south-east), Epping (4 miles east), Harold Wood (11 miles south-east) and Buckhurst Hill (4 miles south).
Near you in Waltham Abbey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Belini pub, Gunpowder Park and King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Waltham Cross station, about 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St Michaels Hospital (4.4 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Home Mead and Bowyer's Water.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a visit in Waltham Abbey, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Waltham Abbey questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Waltham Cross station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover Waltham Abbey?
Yes, Waltham Abbey is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.