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Pre-purchase roof survey in Mark Hall South, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Mark Hall South.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Mark Hall South, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Mark Hall South
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing.
Smaller places like Mark Hall South 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 South 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Mark Hall South (CM20, CM17, CM18)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Mark Hall South
What else we do in Mark Hall South
Buying a home or a new roof in Mark Hall South
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Harlow, which Mark Hall South is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Andrew's Methodist Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Mark Hall South is about 1 mile north-east of Harlow, in Essex. We visit Mark Hall South as part of our work across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Our Essex coverage includes Mark Hall South and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CM20, CM17 and CM18 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on First Avenue, Mardyke Road and Momples Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A414 and A1025 close by, Mark Hall South is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Harlow (1 mile south-west), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-west), Latton (1 mile south-east), Netteswell (1 mile west) and Newhall (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as 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 (10 miles north).
Around Mark Hall South
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fawbert and Barnard's School, Harlow Marsh and Purple Emperor pub. Mark Hall South’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (1.2 miles north) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Hunsdon Mead.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Blocked gutters on homes around Mark Hall South overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mark Hall South
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Mark Hall South
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Town station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know your timetable
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Book once your offer is accepted
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Mark Hall South: your questions answered
My home in Mark Hall South has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Usually, yes: tell us about it as you book so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Harlow have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Will you come out to Mark Hall South?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.