Essex · London and the South East
Messing Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Messing. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof survey in Messing: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and natural slate, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Messing may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Messing (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What we are asked to look at in Messing
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints (messing), the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
Messing homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Kelvedon station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. With Layer Marney Tower about 2.2 miles south-east, the area around Messing has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Messing is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Messing and nearby. Messing is one of the places in Essex we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CO5 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Kelvedon Road, School Road and Lodge Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Tiptree (2 miles south), Feering (2 miles west), Windmill Hill (2 miles south-west), Stocks Green (2 miles north-west) and Easthorpe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (7 miles north-east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Messing
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre, Maypole Public House and Tiptree Parish Field, among other places. The closest station to Messing is Kelvedon station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Anchor Press Museum (1.7 miles south) and Birch Castle (3 miles east). The countryside around Messing includes Oxley Meadow.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Places near Messing
Other services in Messing
Questions from Messing
Is Messing within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Messing?
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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Messing can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.