Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Stansted Mountfitchet
Independent roof surveys in Stansted Mountfitchet. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in Stansted Mountfitchet
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Stansted Mountfitchet can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Stansted Mountfitchet (CM24, CM23)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. With lower homes, common in places like Stansted Mountfitchet, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Stansted Mountfitchet
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Parking around Stansted Mountfitchet is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Questions from Stansted Mountfitchet
How do I find out if my home in Stansted Mountfitchet is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around Stansted Mountfitchet?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Stansted Mountfitchet, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Local roofs in Stansted Mountfitchet
The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Stansted Mountfitchet, or comes right up to its edge. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Stansted Mountfitchet station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Magna Carta Primary Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Stansted Mountfitchet is about 3 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Bookings from Stansted Mountfitchet are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in CM24 and CM23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Chapel Hill and Woodfield Terrace and the roads around them. Being close to the B1051 and B1351, Stansted Mountfitchet is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Stansted Mountfitchet include Bentfield Green (1 mile north-west), Manuden (2 miles north-west), Farnham (2 miles west), Mount Pleasant (2 miles north-west) and Uppend (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (10 miles south), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Great Dunmow (7 miles east), Epping (15 miles south), Great Notley (14 miles east) and Bocking (15 miles east).
Around Stansted Mountfitchet
Around Stansted Mountfitchet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cock pub and Forest Hall School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Stansted Mountfitchet itself: Stansted Mountfitchet station. Nearby you’ll also find Herts and Essex Hospital (2.7 miles south) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Stansted Mountfitchet include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Let us know about past leaks
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.