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Roof leak investigation in Monkey Street, Essex
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Monkey Street? We carry out roof leak investigations in Monkey Street and across Essex.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
When to book a survey in Monkey Street
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Roof leak investigation in Monkey Street: what you get
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and wet patches on loft insulation.
Many homes in small places like Monkey Street face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Monkey Street (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Monkey Street
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
How we price roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Common questions in Monkey Street
How do I find out if my home in Monkey Street is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Monkey Street?
Frequently, yes. Monkey Street is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Monkey Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof leak investigations around Monkey Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Monkey Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Great Bentley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Monkey Street is about 7 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Monkey Street is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across the CO7 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Local streets include Rectory Road and Harwich Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Monkey Street, we cover Little Bentley (1 mile east), Cowey Green (1 mile west), Hare Green (1 mile west), Balls Green (2 miles south-west) and Great Bromley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles west) and Tiptree (15 miles west).
Near you in Monkey Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bricklayers pub. The nearest railway station is Great Bentley station, roughly 2.6 miles south. For a walk, there is Weeleyhall Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. In a small place like Monkey Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Monkey Street
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.