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Pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Green, Essex
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Broad Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Green
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate alike.
Being in a small place like Broad Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Broad Green (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Green?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
We’re often asked to look at:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Broad Green
About 4.6 miles south-east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Broad Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Marks Tey station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Broad Green is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We survey roofs in Broad Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Broad Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CO6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Surrex (1 mile west), Skye Green (1 mile south-west), Little Tey (1 mile east), Stocks Green (1 mile south) and Marks Tey (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (7 miles east), Chelmsford (14 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles east).
Near you in Broad Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Arms and the streets around them. Broad Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Iron Latch.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Broad Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Questions from Broad Green
Will you come out to Broad Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Broad Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.