Essex · London and the South East
Gubbion's Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Gubbion's Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Questions from Gubbion's Green
Is Gubbion's Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Gubbion's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gubbion's Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Gubbion's Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gubbion's Green
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
For a small place like Gubbion's Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. 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. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Gubbion's Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask for loft access on the day
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Gubbion's Green?
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Landlords with a home close to Cressing station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Gubbion's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Gubbion's Green: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of 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.
For any home in Gubbion's Green, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Gubbion's Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. In Gubbion's Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Essex coverage includes Gubbion's Green. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Gubbion's Green include Great Leighs (1 mile west), Young's End (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Gubbion's Green
In Gubbion's Green, that means homes and buildings near The Castle pub, among other places. Gubbion's Green’s nearest station is Cressing station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cressing Temple (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Gubbion's Green includes Sandylay and Moat Woods.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Gubbion's Green
Landlords and agents in Gubbion's Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.