Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Matching Green, Essex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Matching Green and across Essex.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Why act early in Matching Green
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. In a small place like Matching Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A report with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How a roof survey works in Matching Green
We survey roofs in Matching Green and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a village or hamlet like Matching 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 often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Matching Green (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Matching Green
What else we do in Matching Green
Do you need a roof survey in Matching 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. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Common questions in Matching Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Sawbridgeworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Matching Green?
Yes, Matching Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Matching Green homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 4.1 miles north lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Matching Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Sawbridgeworth station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Matching Green is about 5 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys in Matching Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Matching Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CM17 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Downhall Road, Potash Road and Colvers or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Matching Green: Manwood Green (1 mile north-east), Little Laver (1 mile south-east), White Roding (2 miles north-east), Abbess Roding (2 miles east) and Moreton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Harlow (5 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Matching Green
The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Harlow Mill (4.3 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (6 miles west). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Matching Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Matching Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Matching Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Prices for roof surveys in Matching Green
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.