Essex · London and the South East
Lanham Green Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Lanham Green? You can book a roof survey in Lanham Green and across Essex.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof survey in Lanham Green: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about worn or blocked valleys and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Some older homes in villages like Lanham Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Lanham Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Lanham Green
Common questions in Lanham Green
Will you come out to Lanham Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lanham Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Local roofs in Lanham Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cressing Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Lanham Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lanham Green and nearby. Lanham Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM77 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Cressing (1 mile south-west), Perry Green (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east) and Stisted (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Lanham Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy, among other places. Lanham Green’s nearest station is Cressing station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Cressing Temple (1.8 miles south) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Lanham Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Do you need a roof survey in Lanham Green?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
If you let a flat or house near Cressing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey