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Roof survey in Mark Hall North, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Mark Hall North, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mark Hall North
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We’re often asked to look into slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split, across lead flashings, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a smaller place like Mark Hall North, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Mark Hall North (CM20, CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Homes around Mark Hall North often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
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Also in Mark Hall North
When to book a survey in Mark Hall North
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Mark Hall North questions
Is my home in Mark Hall North listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Mark Hall North?
Yes, Mark Hall North is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much does a roof survey cost in Mark Hall North?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot 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.
Roof surveys around Mark Hall North
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew's Methodist Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Mark Hall North is about 1 mile north of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mark Hall North. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM20 and CM17 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on West Road, South Road and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Mark Hall North include Mark Hall South (1 mile south-east), Harlow (1 mile south), Netteswell (1 mile south-west), Newhall (1 mile south-east) and Latton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles north).
Around Mark Hall North
In Mark Hall North, that means homes and buildings near The Essex Skipper pub, Harlow Marsh and Fawbert and Barnard's School, among other places. The closest station to Mark Hall North is Harlow Town station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Mark Hall Cycle Museum (within half a mile east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Hunsdon Mead.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. On a bungalow or cottage around Mark Hall North, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.