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Roof Survey in Mountnessing
Wondering about the roof at a property in Mountnessing? You can book a roof survey in Mountnessing and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
About our roof survey in Mountnessing
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Typical surveys look at debris building up in roof valleys and torn or sagging underlay, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Mountnessing (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Nearby places to Mountnessing
Also in Mountnessing
Prices for roof surveys in Mountnessing
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Mountnessing, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Common questions in Mountnessing
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ingatestone station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mountnessing?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What we’re asked to look at in Mountnessing
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
For landlords with property near Ingatestone station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Mountnessing
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. 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, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Mountnessing Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Hutton Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Mountnessing is about 3 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. Anywhere in Mountnessing, we can come and survey your property. Our Essex coverage includes Mountnessing. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CM15. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Roman Close and Roman Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Mountnessing: Swallows Cross (1 mile north-west), Green Street (1 mile north), Ingatestone (1 mile north-east), Buttsbury (2 miles east) and Hutton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (7 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Mountnessing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shenfield High School, Hutton Country Park and George and Dragon pub, among other places. The closest station to Mountnessing is Ingatestone station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Mountnessing include Norsey Wood.