Essex · London and the South East
Crow's Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Crow's Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
About our roof survey in Crow's Green
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Crow's Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Crow's Green (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Crow's Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Crow's Green is about 5 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crow's Green and the surrounding area. Crow's Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CM7. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Saling (1 mile south-east), Bardfield Saling (1 mile north), Great Bardfield (3 miles north), Wethersfield (3 miles north) and Little Bardfield (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south), Braintree (5 miles east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Crow's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Braintree station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Braintree Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east).
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- File the report with your home documents
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Crow's Green
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crow's Green
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Outbuildings and barns around Crow's Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
FAQs for Crow's Green
Is my home in Crow's Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Braintree station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Crow's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Crow's Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Common roof problems in Crow's 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 many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?