Essex · London and the South East
Ulting Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ulting, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ulting
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on flat roofs, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Ulting, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Ulting (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Ulting needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- 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’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Ulting
How do I find out if my home in Ulting is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Is Ulting within the area you cover?
Yes. Ulting is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about past leaks
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ulting
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older and listed buildings around Ulting may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Places near Ulting
What else we do in Ulting
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and letting agents in Ulting book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Ulting homes and their roofs
Ulting is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Hatfield Peverel station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Danbury Place, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ulting. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Ulting is about 3 miles north-west of Maldon, in Essex. Anywhere in Ulting, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Ulting is one of the places in Essex where we work for roof surveys.
We cover every part of the CM9 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Ulting: Nounsley (1 mile north), Woodham Walter (1 mile south), Curling Tye Green (2 miles south-east), Langford (2 miles east) and Woodham Mortimer (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north), Maldon (3 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (11 miles south).
Around Ulting
We work in homes and buildings around The Sportsmans Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Priory Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Ulting include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
When to book a survey in Ulting
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- When you’ll get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs