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Roof survey in Witham, Essex
Roof surveys in Witham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit in Witham runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Roof survey in Witham
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. 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, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you are worried about torn or sagging underlay and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and natural slate alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Witham share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Witham (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Witham
What else we do in Witham
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we check them closely.
What a roof survey looks like in Witham
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Witham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Maltings Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Witham United Reformed Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Witham is about 6 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in Witham, we can come and survey your property. Across Essex, we cover Witham and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM8 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, Market Lane and Guithavon Rise and the roads around them. With the B1018 and B1389 close by, Witham is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Other places close to Witham include Little Braxted (1 mile east), Rivenhall End (2 miles north-east), Rivenhall (2 miles north), Faulkbourne (2 miles north-west) and Silver End (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (13 miles north-east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (6 miles north-west), Maldon (5 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Witham
We work in homes and buildings around Powers Hall Academy, The Crown Inn and Whet Mead, among other places. There’s a railway station in Witham itself: Witham station. Nearby you’ll also find Cressing Temple (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Witham include Shut Heath Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. On a house in a town like Witham, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Witham
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of clients satisfied
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Witham
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Your questions about roof surveys in Witham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Witham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Witham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you cover Witham for roof surveys?
Yes. Witham is part of the area we cover.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Witham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Witham. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.