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Crow Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Crow Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crow Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of past leaks inside the loft and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Being in a small place like Crow Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Crow Green (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Crow Green
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Crow Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Crow Green
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crow Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
When to book a survey in Crow Green
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you own a rental within reach of Shenfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Crow Green
Do you cover smaller places like Crow Green?
Yes, Crow Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crow Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Crow Green?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
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 you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Crow Green
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Crow Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Local roofs and buyers in Crow Green
With Ingatestone Hall about 4.4 miles east, Crow Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Crow Green is about 2 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Crow Green can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Across Essex, we cover Crow Green. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CM15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Crow Green include Pilgrims Hatch (1 mile south), Doddinghurst Common (1 mile north-west), Bentley (1 mile west), Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile north-west) and Coxtie Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (9 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east), Billericay (6 miles east) and Rayleigh (14 miles east).
Around Crow Green
Around Crow Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Becket Keys Church of England School, Sawyers Hall College and Weald Country Park. Crow Green’s nearest station is Shenfield station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Thorndon Park.