Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Lower Green, Essex
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Lower Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Lower Green
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Lower Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Lower Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Lower Green: your questions answered
Is Lower Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Green?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I book a survey in Lower Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is this survey just for landlords?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is 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 it applies.
Also near Lower Green
Also in Lower Green
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
When to book a survey in Lower Green
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For any home in Lower Green, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Lower Green homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lower Green is in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Green can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Essex coverage includes Lower Green. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CB11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Park Lane and Waterwick Hill, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Anstey (2 miles south-west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south), Daw's End (2 miles south-west), Great Hormead (4 miles south-west) and Furneux Pelham (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Harlow (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-east), Newhall (15 miles south) and Elsenham (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Lower Green
Nearby you will also find The Warren (1 mile west).
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. For an older or listed building in a place like Lower Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Lower Green
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A report with photographs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.