Essex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Crow's Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Crow's Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Crow's Green
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. Typical surveys look at damp patches next to the stack and drips in the loft during heavy rain, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roof details.
Roofs in small places like Crow's Green often stand in the open, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Crow's Green (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That is frequently what breaks the cycle. In a place like Crow's Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Crow's Green
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you let a flat or house near Braintree station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof leak investigations in Crow's Green: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Crow's Green is about 5 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Roofs in Crow's Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Crow's Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Great Saling (1 mile south-east), Bardfield Saling (1 mile north), Great Bardfield (3 miles north), Wethersfield (3 miles north) and Little Bardfield (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south), Braintree (5 miles east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Crow's Green
In Crow's Green, that means homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Crow's Green is Braintree station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Braintree Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crow's Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Crow's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
Places near Crow's Green
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Crow's Green questions
Is my home in Crow's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Crow's Green?
Yes, Crow's Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It is a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is frequently spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.