Essex · London and the South East
Gallows Green Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Gallows Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Gallows Green
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Gallows Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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 frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Gallows Green (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Gallows Green: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Marks Tey station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Gallows Green is about 4 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We survey roofs in Gallows Green and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CO6 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Foxes Lane and Halstead Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Gallows Green, we cover Fordham Heath (1 mile east), Fordham (1 mile north), West Bergholt (2 miles east), Wormingford (3 miles north) and Great Horkesley (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Gallows Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Stanway School and The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. The closest station to Gallows Green is Marks Tey station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Iron Latch.
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for roof surveys in Gallows Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Signs you need a roof survey in Gallows Green
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you look after a building such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Also near Gallows Green
What else we do in Gallows Green
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Gallows Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
FAQs for Gallows Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marks Tey station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Gallows Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How much does a roof survey cost in Gallows Green?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Gallows Green
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older cottages and farmhouses around Gallows Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys