Essex · London and the South East
Epping Green Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Epping Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Landlords, agents and block managers in Epping Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
About our roof survey in Epping Green
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across the roof space, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Epping Green, homes are frequently 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Epping Green (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a roof survey looks like in Epping Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Epping Upland CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Epping Green is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. If you are in Epping Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for London.
All of CM16 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Elm Close, Epping Road and Green Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Epping Upland (1 mile south-east), Jack's Hatch (1 mile north), Broadley Common (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (2 miles north-west) and Bumble's Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Epping Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Nazeing Triangle, The Cock and Magpie pub and Stewards School and the streets around them. The closest station to Epping Green is Roydon station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Cheshunt Lake and Gernon Bushes.
Epping Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Epping Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Roydon station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
When to book a survey in Epping Green
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Trees in and around Nazeing Triangle shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Epping Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.