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Roof survey in Lower Green, Essex
Roof surveys around Lower Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
What a roof survey looks like in Lower Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For any home in Lower Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Lower Green is in Essex. We carry out roof surveys in Lower Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Lower Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Roof surveys in CB11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Park Lane and Waterwick Hill. Other places close to Lower Green include Anstey (2 miles south-west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south), Daw's End (2 miles south-west), Great Hormead (4 miles south-west) and Furneux Pelham (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Harlow (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-east), Newhall (15 miles south) and Elsenham (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lower Green
Other landmarks nearby include The Warren (1 mile west).
Roof survey in Lower Green
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Typical surveys look at gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and flashings that have come away from the wall, across ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Lower 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Lower Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lower Green
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Lower Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Lower Green?
Yes, Lower Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Lower Green listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Lower Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What affects the price in Lower Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lower Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Common roof problems in Lower Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof