Essex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Matching Green
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Matching Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours 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 Matching Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. 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 agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Matching Green
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Matching Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Matching Green (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Matching Green
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. For older village homes like those around Matching Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Other services in Matching Green
Local roofs and buyers in Matching Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Matching Green has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 4.1 miles north. 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.
For landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Matching Green is about 5 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Surveys in Matching Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CM17. We cover properties on Downhall Road, Potash Road and Colvers. We also cover the places around Matching Green: Manwood Green (1 mile north-east), Little Laver (1 mile south-east), White Roding (2 miles north-east), Abbess Roding (2 miles east) and Moreton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Harlow (5 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Matching Green
The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (4.3 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Matching Green
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Questions from Matching Green
Do you cover Matching Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Matching Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Matching Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Matching Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers