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Roof survey in Moulsham, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Moulsham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
About our roof survey in Moulsham
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Houses in smaller places like Moulsham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Moulsham (CM2, CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents and landlords in Moulsham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Also near Moulsham
What else we do in Moulsham
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Moulsham questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Chelmsford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Moulsham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check we can open the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Moulsham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point 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.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a roof survey looks like in Moulsham
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Chelmsford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Hylands lies about 1.7 miles south-west, so building around Moulsham goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Moulsham is about 1 mile south-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. If you are in Moulsham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Moulsham is one of the places in Essex we cover.
Every address in CM2 and CM1 is covered for roof surveys. Local streets include Elm Road, York Road and Lady Lane, all of which we cover. You will find Moulsham on the A1060 and A1099, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Moulsham, we cover Chelmsford (1 mile north-east), Widford (1 mile south-west), Patching (2 miles north), Writtle (2 miles west) and Chignall St James (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (11 miles south), Braintree (11 miles north), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (10 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles east) and Canvey Island (15 miles south).
What’s near Moulsham
In Moulsham, that means homes and buildings near Moulsham High School, Chelmsford College and Oaklands Park, among other places. Also close by are Our Lady Immaculate Church (less than half a mile north) and The Anchor Public House (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to Moulsham is Chelmsford station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Bond Street Chelmsford (0.6 miles north-east) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Newland Grove.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.