Essex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Crow's Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Crow's Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crow's Green
Buyers in Crow's Green and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Crow's Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Crow's Green (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common questions in Crow's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crow's Green?
Yes, Crow's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crow's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Crow's Green?
Yes. Crow's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Crow's Green: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Braintree station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Crow's Green is about 5 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Crow's Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Crow's Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Crow's Green, we cover Great Saling (1 mile south-east), Bardfield Saling (1 mile north), Great Bardfield (3 miles north), Wethersfield (3 miles north) and Little Bardfield (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south), Braintree (5 miles east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Crow's Green
In Crow's Green, that means homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. Crow's Green’s nearest station is Braintree station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Braintree Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east).
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crow's Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Crow's Green
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Crow's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.