Essex · London and the South East
Mark Hall North Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Mark Hall North, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Mark Hall North
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have lifted or split and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Smaller places like Mark Hall North frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Mark Hall North or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Mark Hall North (CM20, CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Book once your offer is accepted
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mark Hall North
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Mark Hall North
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
There are 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.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
FAQs for Mark Hall North
Is Mark Hall North within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Mark Hall North be checked too?
It is often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Mark Hall North: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Mark Hall North is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Whether you’re buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look.
For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Methodist Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Mark Hall North is about 1 mile north of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Mark Hall North for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Mark Hall North is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM20 and CM17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on West Road, South Road and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Mark Hall North include Mark Hall South (1 mile south-east), Harlow (1 mile south), Netteswell (1 mile south-west), Newhall (1 mile south-east) and Latton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles north).
What’s near Mark Hall North
We work in homes and buildings around The Essex Skipper pub, Harlow Marsh and Fawbert and Barnard's School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Town station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Mark Hall Cycle Museum (under half a mile east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Mark Hall North includes Hunsdon Mead.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we check each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Mark Hall North, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.