Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Blackmore
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Blackmore.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How a roof survey works in Blackmore
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Blackmore (CM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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 do not climb up for a closer look.
Nearby places to Blackmore
What else we do in Blackmore
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Blackmore homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Historic houses such as Ingatestone Hall, about 3.8 miles south-east, show how far back building around Blackmore goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you own a rental within reach of Ingatestone station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Laurence are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Blackmore is about 5 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Blackmore across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM4 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Jericho Place, Woollard Way and Fingrith Hall Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Blackmore include Wyatt's Green (2 miles south), Beggar Hill (2 miles east), Green Street (2 miles south-east), Doddinghurst (2 miles south) and Swallows Cross (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south), Billericay (6 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Blackmore
In Blackmore, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Inn and the streets around them. Blackmore’s nearest station is Ingatestone station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (4.8 miles south) and Willingale Doe (3.9 miles north).
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Your questions about roof surveys in Blackmore
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blackmore?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Blackmore?
Yes. Blackmore is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Blackmore, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Blackmore, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.