Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Mowden, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Mowden. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Mowden
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. Common reasons to book are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate.
For a small place like Mowden, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Mowden (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Mowden often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Mowden
Historic houses such as Danbury Place, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Mowden goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Hatfield Peverel station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Mowden is about 4 miles south-west of Witham, in Essex. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Mowden. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in CM3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Mowden include Hatfield Peverel (1 mile north-east), Boreham (1 mile west), Little Baddow (2 miles south), Springfield (3 miles west) and Danbury (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (15 miles south-west), Maldon (5 miles south-east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Mowden
For rail, the closest station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Priory Hospital (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Mowden include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. In a small place like Mowden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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FAQs for Mowden
Do you cover smaller places like Mowden?
Yes, Mowden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Mowden in the area you cover?
Yes, Mowden is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.