Essex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Cannon's Green, Essex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Cannon's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigation in Cannon's Green: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in Cannon's Green and across London and the South East. We visit on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. We survey rooflights and dormers, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and damp underlay across a wide area.
Many homes in small places like Cannon's Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Cannon's Green (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Cannon's Green
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Cannon's Green is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Cannon's Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CM5 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Other places close to Cannon's Green include Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south), Norwood End (1 mile north) and High Ongar (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Around Cannon's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Queens Head Public House, among other places. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cannon's Green
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cannon's Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Cannon's Green
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Stains around a skylight
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Ongar Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
Common questions in Cannon's Green
Do you cover Cannon's Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Cannon's Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Cannon's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Cannon's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Cannon's Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings