Essex · London and the South East
Ugley Roof Leak Investigation
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Ugley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Ugley
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. If you are worried about damp underlay across a wide area and ceiling stains that grow after rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Ugley 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Ugley (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like Ugley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the price in Ugley
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Ugley questions
Is my home in Ugley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Ugley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ugley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Wind, rain and roofs in Ugley
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Horham Hall, about 4.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ugley. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Elsenham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Ugley is about 5 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Ugley, the roof can be surveyed. Across Essex, we cover Ugley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: CM22. Whether your property is on Patmore Fields and Vicarage Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Ugley, we cover Quendon (1 mile north), Ugley Green (1 mile south-east), Elsenham (2 miles south-east), Henham (2 miles east) and Widdington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (6 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-east), Great Notley (15 miles east), Bocking (15 miles east) and Newhall (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ugley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cricketers Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ugley is Elsenham station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (5.1 miles south) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Your report arrives by email. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Putting the leak right
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes