Essex · London and the South East
Aimes Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Aimes Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aimes Green
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat extension roof and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Aimes Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Aimes Green (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Aimes Green
Is Aimes Green in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Aimes Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aimes Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. 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 applicable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Aimes Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Forty Hall, about 4.6 miles south-west, show how far back building around Aimes Green goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Aimes Green is about 2 miles north of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. Wherever you are in Aimes Green, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the EN9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Aimes Green, we cover Holyfield (1 mile west), Breach Barns (1 mile south-east), Bumble's Green (2 miles north-east), Lower Nazeing (2 miles north) and Turnford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (5 miles south-east), Epping (4 miles east), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (12 miles south-east).
Around Aimes Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lee Valley Park, among other places. Aimes Green’s nearest station is Cheshunt station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.4 miles east). The countryside around Aimes Green includes Lippitts Hill and Cheshunt Lake.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Aimes Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Aimes Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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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.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Aimes Green
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you own a rental within reach of Cheshunt station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report