Essex · London and the South East
Oxley Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Oxley Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Oxley Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oxley Green
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and chimney mortar that has eroded.
For a small place like Oxley Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Oxley Green (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Oxley Green
Also in Oxley Green
Local roofs and buyers in Oxley Green
Oxley Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Kelvedon station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Historic houses like Layer Marney Tower, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building around Oxley Green goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Oxley Green is about 6 miles east of Witham, in Essex. Surveys in Oxley Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CM9. Other places close to Oxley Green include Tolleshunt Knights (1 mile north), Tolleshunt D'Arcy (2 miles south-east), Little Totham (2 miles south-west), Tolleshunt Major (2 miles south-west) and Totham Hill (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (9 miles north-east), Chelmsford (13 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (6 miles south-west), Witham (6 miles west) and Rochford (15 miles south).
Around Oxley Green
Around Oxley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tiptree Parish Field. For rail, the closest station is Kelvedon station, about 4.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Anchor Press Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Birch Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Oxley Green include Oxley Meadow.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Oxley Green
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
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.
Oxley Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oxley Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Oxley Green, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Oxley Green is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Is Oxley Green in your area?
Yes. We cover Oxley Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Let us know your timetable
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on any day of the week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. For an older or listed building in a place like Oxley Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.