Essex · London and the South East
Ingatestone Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Ingatestone and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Homes in smaller places like Ingatestone can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof survey in Ingatestone: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Around Ingatestone, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ingatestone (CM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ingatestone
How do I find out if my home in Ingatestone is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Ingatestone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Useful tips for Ingatestone property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
What a roof survey looks like in Ingatestone
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Ingatestone Hall, about 0.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Ingatestone goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Ingatestone station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as Church of St Edmund and St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Ingatestone is about 3 miles north-west of Billericay, in Essex. We survey roofs in Ingatestone and the rest of Essex, as part of our work 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.
Surveys in CM4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Market Place, High Street and The Furlongs. You’ll find Ingatestone on the B1002, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Ingatestone, we cover Fryerning (1 mile north), Mill Green (1 mile north), Green Street (1 mile west), Buttsbury (1 mile south) and Beggar Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (7 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ingatestone
We work in homes and buildings around Anglo European School and The Bell Inn, among other places. Ingatestone has its own railway station: Ingatestone station. Well-known places in the area include Mayflower Community Hospital (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Norsey Wood.
What we’re asked to look at in Ingatestone
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ingatestone Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Nearby places to Ingatestone
What else we do in Ingatestone
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Ingatestone often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How we price roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.