Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Greenstead Green, Essex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Greenstead Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a roof survey works in Greenstead Green
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Greenstead Green (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Greenstead Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Older cottages and farmhouses around Greenstead Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Greenstead Green
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like The Ramsey Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
Common questions in Greenstead Green
Is my home in Greenstead Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Greenstead Green?
Yes. Greenstead Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Greenstead Green
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
What a roof survey looks like in Greenstead Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Greenstead Green is about 1 mile south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We cover Greenstead Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Greenstead Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CO9 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road and Burton's Green Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Greenstead Green, we cover Halstead (1 mile north-west), Earls Colne (2 miles east), Colne Engaine (2 miles north-east), Little Maplestead (4 miles north) and Pebmarsh (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (5 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (8 miles south) and Camulodunum (10 miles east).
Around Greenstead Green
For rail, the closest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 4.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Bung Chapel Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Halstead Hospital (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.