Essex · London and the South East
Flacks Green Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Flacks Green.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
How a roof survey works in Flacks Green
We survey roofs in Flacks Green and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Some older homes in villages like Flacks Green are 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Flacks Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
FAQs for Flacks Green
Will you come out to Flacks Green?
Yes. Flacks Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Flacks Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Prices for roof surveys in Flacks Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Local roofs in Flacks Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Hatfield Peverel station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to United Reformed Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Flacks Green is about 3 miles west of Witham, in Essex. Whether the building in Flacks Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small.
Surveys in CM3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Flacks Green: Gambles Green (1 mile north), Terling (1 mile north-east), Fuller Street (1 mile north-west), Fairstead (1 mile north) and Gubbion's Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (5 miles south-west), Braintree (6 miles north), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-west), Rayleigh (15 miles south) and Witham (3 miles east).
Around Flacks Green
Around Flacks Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rayleigh Arms, among other places. The closest station to Flacks Green is Hatfield Peverel station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Cressing Temple (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Towns and villages near Flacks Green
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Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Flacks Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A full building survey of the property
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Landlord and commercial surveys in Flacks Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Flacks Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.