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Wimbish Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wimbish from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wimbish
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We’re frequently asked to look into leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked mortar along the ridge, across chimney stacks, natural slate and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Wimbish, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Wimbish (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
What we are asked to look at in Wimbish
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you look after a building such as Wimbish Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
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How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Wimbish, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Prices for roof surveys in Wimbish
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs in Wimbish
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Horham Hall about 4.1 miles south, Wimbish sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Newport (Essex) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near St Paul's Mission Room, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Wimbish is about 3 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys in Wimbish for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Wimbish and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CB10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Mill Road and Maple Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Maple End (1 mile north-east), Radwinter (1 mile north-east), The Common (2 miles north-east), Hempstead (3 miles north-east) and Church End (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (3 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (9 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Wimbish
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newport (Essex) station, about 4.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Saffron Walden Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Castle Camps (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wimbish include West Wood.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File the report with your home documents
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Wimbish questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wimbish?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Newport (Essex) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.