Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Gubbion's Green
Need a roof survey in Gubbion's Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Gubbion's Green
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Roof survey in Gubbion's Green: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Gubbion's Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Gubbion's Green (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Gubbion's Green
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For landlords with property near Cressing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gubbion's Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
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.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Gubbion's Green homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you look after a building like Great Leighs Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Gubbion's Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. We visit Gubbion's Green as part of our work across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Across Essex, we cover Gubbion's Green and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM3 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Gubbion's Green: Great Leighs (1 mile west), Young's End (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Gubbion's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Castle pub and the streets around them. Gubbion's Green’s nearest station is Cressing station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cressing Temple (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Questions from Gubbion's Green
Is my home in Gubbion's Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cressing station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Gubbion's Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Gubbion's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Gubbion's Green
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. Outbuildings and barns around Gubbion's Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- A written report with photographs
- 98% customer satisfaction