Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Moreton, Essex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Moreton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Moreton
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. Common reasons to book are old water stains in the roof space and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Moreton, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Moreton (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we’re asked to look at in Moreton
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
FAQs for Moreton
Will you come out to Moreton?
Yes, Moreton is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Moreton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Moreton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What else we do in Moreton
Moreton homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Around Moreton, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Moreton is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Moreton. Moreton is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM5 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Road, Bridge Road and Matthews Court and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Pedlars End (1 mile south-west), Bobbingworth (1 mile south), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Clatterford End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Moreton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Moreton Massey pub and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Willingale Doe (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.