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Waterhales Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Waterhales.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How a roof survey works in Waterhales
Our roof surveys cover Waterhales and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
In a small place like Waterhales, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Waterhales (CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Waterhales
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Waterhales. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Waterhales
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Nearby places to Waterhales
Also in Waterhales
Why it is worth a survey now in Waterhales
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like Waterhales, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Waterhales
- Package prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Roof surveys around Waterhales
Waterhales is about 3 miles from Stapleford Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. With Hare Hall about 3.6 miles south, Waterhales sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Harold Wood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like Church of St Thomas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces such as Dagnam Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Waterhales is about 3 miles north of Harold Wood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Waterhales and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CM14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Waterhales: Navestock Common (1 mile south-west), Horseman Side (1 mile north-east), St Vincent's Hamlet (1 mile south-east), Navestock Heath (1 mile north) and Noak Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Waterhales
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Alma Arms and Dagnam Park. The closest station to Waterhales is Harold Wood station, roughly 3.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Harold Wood Hospital (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Waterhales include Bedfords Park.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Waterhales often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Waterhales, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Your questions about roof surveys in Waterhales
How do I find out if my home in Waterhales is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Harold Wood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.