Based in Dunmow, EssexBased in Dunmow · Essex, North London & HertfordshireInstagram About Services Areas Our Work Reviews Contact 07912 209790Book Free Survey Home / Roofing services / Free Roof Surveys & Quotes # Free Roof Surveysfrom Our Dunmow Team Know exactly what your roof needs, and what it doesn't, before you spend a penny. No obligation, no pressure. Book Free Survey 30 years hands-on roofing experience 10-year guarantee on new & flat roofs £2m public liability insurance Free no-obligation survey & written quote The service ## What the Free Survey Includes Every Essex RoofCare job starts with a free, no-obligation roof survey. Stuart inspects your roof, roofline and, where needed, the loft, then explains what he's found and gives you a clear written quote. It's for anyone with a roof concern, from a single slipped tile to a suspected full re-roof, and for buyers and sellers who need to understand a surveyor's comments. Book one when you notice a problem, when your roof is getting older, or after a storm. An honest survey saves money. One customer was told their flat roof looked good and wasn't a concern: exactly the kind of straight answer the survey is for. The risk ## The Risk of Guessing Without a proper survey, you're paying for guesswork. ### Paying for the wrong fix Fixing a symptom leaves the cause in place. ### Missing hidden damage Problems out of sight get worse. ### Surprise extras Vague quotes lead to unexpected costs mid-job. ### Over-selling Without a clear diagnosis, it's hard to know if a re-roof is really needed. ### Common mistakes homeowners make - Accepting a quote given over the phone. - Not asking what's included in a quote. - Choosing purely on price. - Waiting for a leak before getting the roof checked. Our process ## How Your Free Roof Surveys & Quotes Job Runs - Step 1 ### Book Call or use the form to arrange a visit. - Step 2 ### Inspection Roof, roofline and loft checked where needed. - Step 3 ### Explanation Findings explained in plain English. - Step 4 ### Written quote A clear price, based on what's actually needed. - Step 5 ### Your decision No obligation and no pressure. What you get ## Why Homeowners Choose Essex RoofCare ### Free No charge for the survey. ### No obligation You decide whether to go ahead. ### Clarity You know exactly what's needed and why. ### Written quote Individual project pricing based on the survey. ### Honest advice If nothing's needed, you'll be told. ### 30 years' experience An experienced eye on your roof. In detail ## What We Check Survey scope depends on the roof and safe access; these are areas that may need assessment. ### Tiles and slates Cracks, slips, porosity and missing pieces. ### Ridges, hips and verges Mortar condition and fixings. ### Chimneys and flashings Pointing, pots and lead. ### Flat roofs Membrane, edges, ponding and drainage. ### Roofline Fascias, soffits and guttering. ### Loft Felt, battens, timbers and signs of water, where access allows. ### Buying or selling a house If a homebuyer's survey has flagged the roof, a free roofing survey tells you what the comments actually mean, whether the work is urgent, and what it's likely to involve, so you can negotiate or plan with real information. ### Free Roof Surveys & Quotes near you Based in Dunmow, we carry out free roof surveys & quotes for homeowners across Essex, North London and Hertfordshire, including: Roofs across the region face the same mix of wind-driven rain, cold snaps and summer heat, but the housing stock varies a lot, from clay-tiled cottages around Dunmow and Saffron Walden to slate-roofed Victorian terraces in Walthamstow and Enfield, and post-war homes with concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions in Chelmsford, Braintree and Romford. Knowing which roofs are common where helps diagnose problems faster and specify repairs that match. - Chelmsford - Braintree - Bishop's Stortford - Saffron Walden - Dunmow - Brentwood - Romford - Hornchurch - Enfield - Chingford - Walthamstow - Hoddesdon - Harlow ### Related services - Roof RepairsSlipped tiles, cracked slates and worn mortar put right before small faults become big bills. - New Roofs & Re-RoofingComplete strip and re-roof in tile or slate, backed by a 10-year guarantee. - Flat RoofingEPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt for extensions, garages and porches. 10-year guarantee. - View all roofing services Before you book ## How to Choose a Roofer for Free Roof Surveys & Quotes Before you agree to any free roof surveys & quotes work in Essex, North London or Hertfordshire, check these points, whoever you choose. - ### Has someone actually looked at the roof? Ask how the roof will be assessed and what is included in the quotation. - ### Is the quote in writing? A written quote sets out what's being done and the price, so there's no argument halfway through the job. - ### Are they insured? Roof work happens at height above your home. Ask for public liability cover; Essex RoofCare carries £2,000,000. - ### What guarantee comes with the work? Ask what's covered and for how long. New roofs and flat roofs from Essex RoofCare carry a 10-year guarantee; repair guarantees depend on the job and are stated in the quote. - ### How much experience do they have? Diagnosing roofs is learned on roofs. Stuart has 30 years of hands-on experience. - ### Will they tell you if you don't need the work? A good roofer will tell you when a repair is enough, or when nothing needs doing at all. On the day ## What to Expect When We Arrive Work is carried out Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm. You'll know the scope and price before the team arrives, because it's all in the written quote you accepted after the survey. Discuss access, safety and any disruption before work starts. Requirements depend on the roof and the work being carried out. Selected supplied testimonials describe individual customer experiences of workmanship and tidiness. Agree site arrangements and clearance as part of the proposed work. When the work is finished, you'll be told what's been done. Where photos help explain a problem or a finished repair, they can be shared with you. Payment is by direct bank transfer. ### Materials we work with Essex RoofCare works with tile, slate, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt. That covers pitched roofs and flat roofs on houses, bungalows, extensions, garages, porches and outbuildings. Where a repair needs to match the existing roof, matching tiles or slates are sourced wherever possible so the work blends in. ### Residential focus Essex RoofCare is a residential roofing company. The business provides installations, repairs and roofline services for homeowners. Reviews ## Selected Five-Star Testimonials “Stuart replaced the roof on my garage and shed that was long overdue. He was responsive & went through everything thoroughly. Job was completed very quickly with no hassle or problems and everything cleared and tidied up. Roof looks great, very impressive workmanship Highly recommend Stuart and his team 👍🏻”Daniel “Had been looking for a roofer past 4 weeks, let down by most. Found SN roofing on this site, such a fantastic find. Stuart contacted me straight away, even came round on a Sunday to assess and give me a quote. Was able to repair my leak within 2 days. Excellent, professional job done, no hidden extras and good price. Stuart is so friendly and helpful. You will not go wrong getting SN roofing to sort your roof. I will definitely use again if needed, brilliant service all round and believe me I contacted a few. Thank you again ....Donna”Donna (db67_31) · Braintree “Completing a double storey extension needed a new roof plus replacing existing roof. Stuart from SN roofing gave me a very competitive price. A small deposit paid and 1 week later they started. I am very happy my roof looks amazing. I found Stuart and his team polite, courteous and hard working. I will definitely recommend there service. Thanks again SN Roofing. 30/1/2021”pauline26134 · Enfield FAQs ## Free Roof Surveys & Quotes: Your Questions Answered ### Is the survey really free? +Yes. The roof survey and quotation are free and no-obligation. ### How long does a survey take? +The time needed depends on the roof, the concern and safe access. Discuss this when arranging the visit. ### Will I get a written quote? +Yes, you get a clear written quote based on the survey. ### Do I have to go ahead? +No. There's no obligation. ### When can you survey? +Surveys are booked during working hours, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm. ### Are you insured? +Yes. Essex RoofCare carries £2,000,000 public liability insurance. ### Which areas do you cover? +We're based in Dunmow and cover Essex, North London and Hertfordshire, including Chelmsford, Braintree, Bishop's Stortford, Saffron Walden, Dunmow, Brentwood, Romford, Hornchurch, Enfield, Chingford, Walthamstow and Hoddesdon. ### How do I pay? +Payment is by direct bank transfer. Every project is priced individually after the free survey, so there's no standard price menu, just one clear written quote for your job. ### Do you offer emergency call-outs? +Yes, during working hours, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm. Essex RoofCare is not a 24-hour service. If water is coming in or something on the roof looks unsafe, call during these hours to discuss availability. ### Who will carry out the work? +Essex RoofCare is run by Stuart Napper, who has 30 years of roofing experience, and works with a dedicated team. The business is listed on MyBuilder and Bark, where homeowners across Essex, North London and Hertfordshire have left reviews of its work. ## Book Your Free Roof Survey Free, no-obligation survey and a clear written quote before any work begins. 30 years' experience, £2,000,000 public liability insurance and a 10-year guarantee on new and flat roofs. - Free survey - Individual survey-based pricing - Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm Request Free Survey07912 209790 Residential roofing across Essex, North London and Hertfordshire. 30 years' experience. ### Contact - 07912 209790 - essexroofcareltd@gmail.com - Dunmow, Essex - Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm - Instagram @EssexRoofCare ### Services - Roof Repairs - New Roofs & Re-Roofing - Pitched Roofing - Flat Roofing - Roof Leak Repairs - Storm Damage Repairs - Chimney Repairs & Repointing - Fascias & Soffits - Guttering Repairs & Replacement - Emergency Roof Repairs - Free Roof Surveys & Quotes - Ridge Tile & Leadwork Repairs ### Areas - Chelmsford - Braintree - Bishop's Stortford - Saffron Walden - Dunmow - Brentwood - Romford - Hornchurch - Enfield - Chingford - Walthamstow - Hoddesdon - Harlow © 2026 Essex RoofCare. £2,000,000 public liability insurance. 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