Essex · London and the South East
Lanham Green Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Lanham Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigation in Lanham Green
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one will not solve the other. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and flat roof details, and people most often book us about damp ceilings under a flat roof and water dripping from rafters or underlay.
Many homes in small places like Lanham Green face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
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.
- Location
- Lanham Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Lanham Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cressing Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Lanham Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We visit Lanham Green as part of our work across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: CM77. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Cressing (1 mile south-west), Perry Green (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east) and Stisted (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lanham Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy. The nearest railway station is Cressing station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Cressing Temple (1.8 miles south) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lanham Green include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Towns and villages near Lanham Green
Other services in Lanham Green
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Lanham Green?
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Why act early in Lanham Green
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. That is frequently what breaks the cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lanham Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Lanham Green
Is Lanham Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Lanham Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lanham Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Lanham Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Lanham Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.