Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Mount Bures, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Mount Bures, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
What a roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
About our roof survey in Mount Bures
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and debris building up in roof valleys, on the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Mount Bures are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Mount Bures (CO8)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Mount Bures
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What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Mount Bures 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.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof surveys in Mount Bures: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building like Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Bures station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Mount Bures is in Essex. Roofs in Mount Bures get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Mount Bures is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CO8 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Hall Road and Old Barn Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Mount Bures include Bures (1 mile north), Bures Green (2 miles north), Lamarsh (2 miles north), Wakes Colne (2 miles south) and Alphamstone (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Camulodunum (7 miles south-east), Halstead (6 miles west) and Heybridge (15 miles south).
What’s near Mount Bures
Around Mount Bures, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Eight Bells Public House. Mount Bures’s nearest station is Bures station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles west). Not far away are Sergeants Orchard.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mount Bures
Landlords and agents in Mount Bures book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Stay off ladders and the roof
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
When to book a survey in Mount Bures
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Mount Bures: your questions answered
Is my home in Mount Bures listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Mount Bures within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How much does a roof survey cost in Mount Bures?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.