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Roof Survey in Cannon's Green
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Cannon's Green.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
About our roof survey in Cannon's Green
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate alike.
Older buildings in small places like Cannon's Green may be 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Cannon's Green (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Cannon's Green
What else we do in Cannon's Green
Why act early in Cannon's Green
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. In a small place like Cannon's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys around Cannon's Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as The Ongar Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Cannon's Green is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Bookings from Cannon's Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Essex coverage includes Cannon's Green and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CM5 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Cannon's Green, we cover Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south), Norwood End (1 mile north) and High Ongar (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Around Cannon's Green
Around Cannon's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Queens Head Public House. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
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.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Cannon's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Cannon's Green
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for roof surveys in Cannon's Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Cannon's Green
Do you cover Cannon's Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cannon's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Cannon's Green?
Yes, Cannon's Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.