Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Balls Green, Essex
Independent roof surveys in Balls Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Balls Green
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
About our roof survey in Balls Green
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’re worried about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Balls Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Balls Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Signs you need a roof survey in Balls Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
In and around Balls Green, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
FAQs for Balls Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Great Bentley station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Balls Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Balls Green homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Balls Green, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Great Bentley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Balls Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. If you’re in Balls Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Essex, we cover Balls Green. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO7 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Frating Road, Chapel Lane and Brundells Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hare Green (1 mile north), Frating Green (1 mile south), Cowey Green (1 mile north), Frating (1 mile south-west) and Great Bromley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Balls Green
Around Balls Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Snooty Fox pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Great Bentley station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Balls Green includes Cockaynes Wood.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Balls Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.