Essex · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Steward's Green, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Steward's Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Steward's Green
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and old water stains in the roof space, across gutters and downpipes, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Steward's 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 as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Steward's Green (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Steward's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Steward's Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Towns and villages near Steward's Green
What else we do in Steward's Green
When to book a survey in Steward's Green
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Steward's Green
Is Steward's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Steward's Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Steward's Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Steward's Green is about 3 miles from North Weald Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit 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. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Steward's Green
Hill Hall, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Steward's Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Steward's Green is about 4 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. Steward's Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Steward's Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. London is in our area too.
We work across the CM16 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Ivy Chimneys (1 mile west), Epping (1 mile north-west), Hobbs Cross (1 mile south) and Theydon Garnon (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (4 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Steward's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and The Merry Fiddlers pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St. Margaret's Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (0.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Steward's Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.