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Roof survey in Widford, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Widford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Widford
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
In a small place like Widford, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Widford (CM2, CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Widford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the price in Widford
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
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 drop us an email when you’re ready.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Nearby places to Widford
Also in Widford
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Around Widford, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we look at them closely.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Questions from Widford
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chelmsford station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Widford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Widford homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Hylands, about 0.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Widford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Oaklands Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you run a business near Bond Street Chelmsford, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Widford is about 2 miles south-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Wherever you are in Widford, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Widford is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys.
Here we cover the CM2 and CM1 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, Tattersall Way and Whitebeam Close. With the A414 close by, Widford is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Widford: Moulsham (1 mile north-east), Writtle (2 miles north-west), Chelmsford (2 miles north-east), Patching (3 miles north) and Chignall St James (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Canvey Island (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Widford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oaklands Park, Moulsham High School and Chelmsford College. The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Peter Edwards Museum And Library (1.6 miles north-east) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Widford includes Newland Grove.