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Roof leak investigation in Roundbush Green, Essex
Roof leak investigations around Roundbush Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Roundbush Green
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it is safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks that appear only in driving rain and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, across the roof space, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Roundbush Green, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Roundbush Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Roundbush Green
Do you cover Roundbush Green?
Yes, Roundbush Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Roundbush Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roundbush Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I book a survey in Roundbush Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak typically shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Each storm can open a gap a little more. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. In a small place like Roundbush Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Roundbush Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Roundbush Green
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
If you look after a building such as Rodings Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
Landlords, agents and block managers in Roundbush Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Leaks and storm damage in Roundbush Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Roundbush Green has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 3.1 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Roundbush Green is about 8 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Roundbush Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Roundbush Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: CM6. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Dunmow Road and Drury Lane. If you’re just outside Roundbush Green, we cover Keeres Green (1 mile south), Great Canfield (2 miles north), High Roding (2 miles north-east), High Easter (2 miles east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Billericay (14 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Roundbush Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Axe And Compasses Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Portingbury Hills.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Roundbush Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.