Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Matching Green, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Matching Green.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Matching Green questions
Will you come out to Matching Green?
Yes. Matching Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Matching Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How a landlord roof survey works in Matching Green
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most often book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and missing or loose roof coverings.
In a small place like Matching Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Matching Green (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Why it’s worth a survey now in Matching Green
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Matching Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Matching Green
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Matching Green
What else we do in Matching Green
Landlord roof surveys in Matching Green: local notes
The wider area around Matching Green has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 4.1 miles north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Sawbridgeworth station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Matching Green is about 5 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Whether the building in Matching Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Downhall Road, Potash Road and Colvers, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Manwood Green (1 mile north-east), Little Laver (1 mile south-east), White Roding (2 miles north-east), Abbess Roding (2 miles east) and Moreton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Harlow (5 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Matching Green
The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Harlow Mill (4.3 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
When to book a survey in Matching Green
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Matching Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.