Essex · London and the South East
The Green Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in The Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
About our roof leak investigation in The Green
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’ve noticed leaks at a dormer or roof window and wet patches on loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as The Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- The Green (CM8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The Green: your questions answered
Is my home in The Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is The Green in the area you cover?
Yes, The Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in The Green as anywhere else.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in The Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Surveys for landlords and agents in The Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in The Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Places near The Green
Other services in The Green
The Green roofs and the weather
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you look after a building such as Cressing Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
The Green is about 3 miles south of Braintree, in Essex. Whether the building in The Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. The Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across CM8 for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Black Notley (1 mile north-west), Tye Green (1 mile north-east), Hawbush Green (1 mile north-east), White Notley (1 mile south-east) and Long Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles north), Maldon (9 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east) and Camulodunum (13 miles east).
What’s near The Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Braintree Sixth Form and The Plough pub. For rail, the closest station is Cressing station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Common roof problems in The Green
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Take an older house close to St Barnabas: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near The Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.