Essex · London and the South East
Roof surveys in CM24
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across CM24, from Stansted Mountfitchet, Bentfield Green and Burton End. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in CM24
Services in CM24
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Every service
Let us know the address and the type of roof and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof survey in CM24: how it works
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. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge.
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How our prices work
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What’s near Stansted Mountfitchet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Forest Hall School, The Cock pub and Magna Carta Primary Academy and the streets around them. Stansted Mountfitchet has its own railway station: Stansted Mountfitchet station. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (2.7 miles south) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (within half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CM24
From Stansted Mountfitchet, Bentfield Green and Burton End to smaller places, people across CM24 use a roof survey to plan ahead. A report helps you sort small faults before they let water in.
Our area covers London and South East England, including CM24. London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates.
Stansted Mountfitchet: For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Magna Carta Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Stansted Mountfitchet station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed.
Before you book any surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
Useful tips for CM24 property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
CM24 questions
How do I arrange a roof survey in CM24?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you work in CM24?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in CM24, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.