Essex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Ingrave, Essex
Roof leak investigations across Ingrave, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
About our roof leak investigation in Ingrave
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey the roof space, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Being in a small place like Ingrave makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ingrave (CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Ingrave, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof leak investigations around Ingrave
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Ingatestone Hall, about 4.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ingrave. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Brentwood station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Brentwood County High School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ingrave is about 2 miles south-east of Brentwood, in Essex. In Ingrave, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM13 is covered for roof leak investigations. Local streets include Brentwood Road, School Lane and Meadows Close. We also cover the places around Ingrave: Hutton Mount (1 mile north), Hutton (2 miles north), Shenfield (2 miles north-west), Brentwood (2 miles north-west) and Havering's Grove (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Ingrave
Typical jobs here are in homes near Green Man Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brentwood station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.
Common questions in Ingrave
Is my home in Ingrave listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Ingrave within the area you cover?
Yes, Ingrave is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Ingrave?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.