Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Broad Street Green, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Broad Street Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Street Green
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We’re frequently asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and cracked mortar along the ridge, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Broad Street Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Broad Street Green (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Broad Street Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Local roofs in Broad Street Green
Broad Street Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Heybridge Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Broad Street Green is about 2 miles north of Maldon, in Essex. Broad Street Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Broad Street Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CM9 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Broad Street Green: Heybridge (1 mile south), Great Totham (1 mile north), Langford (1 mile west), Wickham Bishops (2 miles north-west) and Beacon Hill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (13 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles west), Braintree (10 miles north-west), Billericay (15 miles south-west), Rayleigh (12 miles south) and Witham (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Broad Street Green
We work in homes and buildings around Plume Library and Plume School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Witham station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Chigborough Lakes.
Towns and villages near Broad Street Green
Also in Broad Street Green
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
FAQs for Broad Street Green
How do I find out if my home in Broad Street Green is listed?
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.
Is Broad Street Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Broad Street Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Do you need a roof survey in Broad Street Green?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For landlords with property near Witham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Broad Street Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Broad Street Green
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.