Essex · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Row Green
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Row Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Row Green
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed gutters choked with leaves and moss and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Row Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Row Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Row Green
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Row Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Row Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Useful tips for Row Green property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Row Green questions
Is Row Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Row Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Row 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.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long does the survey visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Row Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Row Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to The Church in Great Notley: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Braintree station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Row Green is about 2 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Row Green. Our Essex coverage includes Row Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CM77. We also cover the places around Row Green: Great Notley (1 mile north-west), Young's End (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile east), The Green (2 miles south-east) and Little Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles south), Maldon (11 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (14 miles east), Halstead (7 miles north-east) and Great Dunmow (8 miles west).
What’s near Row Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cuckoo Wood, The Essex Cricketers pub and Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Braintree station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.4 miles north) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Also near Row Green
Also in Row Green
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.