Essex · London and the South East
Roof surveys in CM6
Live in CM6? Our roof surveyors cover Great Dunmow, Church End and Thaxted and every street in between.
Towns and villages in CM6
- Great Dunmow
- Church End
- Thaxted
- Little Dunmow
- Little Canfield
- Felsted
- Smith's Green
- Stebbing
- Barnston
- Watch House Green
- Bannister Green
- High Roding
- Leaden Roding
- Little Easton
- Causeway End
- Great Easton
- North End
- Broxted
- Lindsell
- Monk Street
- Roundbush Green
- Great Canfield
- Aythorpe Roding
- Bardfield End Green
- Brick End
- Brookstreet
- Cutlers Green
- Duton Hill
- Hellman's Cross
- Keeres Green
- Margaret Roding
- Sibley's Green
- White Roding
- Tilty
- Chickney
Our services across CM6
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Electronic leak detection
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Every service
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey so we can match the survey to the roof: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About roof surveys in CM6
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. 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 frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are valley linings that have cracked or split and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
What affects the price in CM6
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What’s near Great Dunmow
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers Public House, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School and Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, among other places. The closest station to Great Dunmow is Stansted Airport station, about 4.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (1.6 miles north-west).
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CM6
Across CM6, lots of older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so every drone flight in CM6 is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Great Dunmow: Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like Dunmow St Mary's Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Landlord and commercial surveys in CM6
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Common roof problems in CM6
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Leave roof access to professionals
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
FAQs for CM6
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a roof survey in CM6?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you work in CM6?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in CM6.