Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in The Green, Essex
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in The Green.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
About our landlord roof survey in The Green
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover The Green and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and leaking joints at party walls.
In a village or hamlet like The Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- The Green (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in The Green
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cressing Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Cressing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
The Green is about 3 miles south of Braintree, in Essex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in The Green and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CM8. Other places close to The Green include Black Notley (1 mile north-west), Tye Green (1 mile north-east), Hawbush Green (1 mile north-east), White Notley (1 mile south-east) and Long Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles north), Maldon (9 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east) and Camulodunum (13 miles east).
Landmarks near The Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Braintree Sixth Form and The Plough pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cressing station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near The Green include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give residents notice before a survey
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Questions from The Green
Will you come out to The Green?
Yes, The Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in The Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in The Green?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Outbuildings and barns around The Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near The Green
Other services in The Green
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around The Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.