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Roof survey in Bannister Green, Essex
Roof surveys in Bannister Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Bannister Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, flat roofs and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as Bannister Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Bannister Green (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bannister Green
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bannister Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Bannister Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bannister Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. 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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Felsted Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Bannister Green is about 4 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We survey roofs in Bannister Green and the rest of Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Bannister Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the CM6 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Stevens Lane, Cressages Close and Burnstie Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Watch House Green (1 mile north-west), Felsted (1 mile west), Causeway End (1 mile south-west), Blake End (1 mile north) and Willows Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (4 miles east), Maldon (13 miles south-east), Witham (8 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (15 miles north-west) and Halstead (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Bannister Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. The closest station to Bannister Green is Braintree station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Braintree Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
Your questions about roof surveys in Bannister Green
I let a flat near Braintree station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Bannister Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Bannister Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 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
When to book a survey in Bannister Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof