Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Mowden
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Mowden, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Mowden
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Some older homes in villages like Mowden are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Mowden (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Mowden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mowden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Mowden
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Common roof problems in Mowden
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Hatfield Peverel station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Your questions about roof surveys in Mowden
Will you come out to Mowden?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Mowden is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Towns and villages near Mowden
Also in Mowden
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Mowden, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Local roofs in Mowden
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Danbury Place, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Mowden goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Mowden is about 4 miles south-west of Witham, in Essex. Bookings from Mowden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of CM3 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Mowden include Hatfield Peverel (1 mile north-east), Boreham (1 mile west), Little Baddow (2 miles south), Springfield (3 miles west) and Danbury (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (4 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (15 miles south-west), Maldon (5 miles south-east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Mowden
The closest station to Mowden is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Priory Hospital (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.