Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Norton Mandeville
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Norton Mandeville. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
About our roof survey in Norton Mandeville
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey the roof space, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Norton Mandeville (CM5, CM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Norton Mandeville
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like High Ongar Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Norton Mandeville is about 6 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Norton Mandeville can all book roof surveys. Norton Mandeville is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM5 and CM4 for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in King Street (1 mile south-east), Cannon's Green (1 mile north), High Ongar (1 mile south-west), Fyfield (1 mile north) and Clatterford End (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Norton Mandeville
Typical jobs here are in homes near Forester's Arms and The Ongar Academy. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (2.6 miles north-east).
Also near Norton Mandeville
Also in Norton Mandeville
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
FAQs for Norton Mandeville
Will you come out to Norton Mandeville?
Yes. Norton Mandeville is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Norton Mandeville?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Norton Mandeville is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Norton Mandeville. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Norton Mandeville, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Norton Mandeville, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Norton Mandeville
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you will get the report
What affects the price in Norton Mandeville
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.