Essex · London and the South East
Hutton Mount Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hutton Mount. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hutton Mount
Buyers in Hutton Mount and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked or leaking gutters and flashings that have lifted or split.
Around Hutton Mount, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hutton Mount (CM13, CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hutton Mount
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Ingatestone Hall, about 3.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hutton Mount goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Shenfield station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hutton Mount is about 1 mile east of Brentwood, in Essex. We cover Hutton Mount and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Hutton Mount and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM13 and CM15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Gordon Road, Park Avenue and Mount Avenue. Being close to the A129, Hutton Mount is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Hutton Mount: Shenfield (1 mile north-west), Hutton (1 mile east), Brentwood (1 mile west), Ingrave (1 mile south) and Havering's Grove (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles south-east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles east) and Rayleigh (12 miles east).
Near you in Hutton Mount
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hutton Country Park, Shenfield High School and Sawyers Hall College, among other places. Hutton Mount’s nearest station is Shenfield station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Thorndon Park.
Common roof problems in Hutton Mount
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you live in an older home near St Peter's, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
Hutton Mount: your questions answered
Is Hutton Mount within the area you cover?
Yes. Hutton Mount is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hutton Mount?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Places near Hutton Mount
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Being in a smaller place like Hutton Mount doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hutton Mount, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.