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Roof survey in Mill Green, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Mill Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Mill Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. 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 proper look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you are worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Mill 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 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Mill Green (CM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Mill Green
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof surveys around Mill Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Ingatestone Hall about 1.9 miles south-east, Mill Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Ingatestone station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Ingatestone Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Mill Green is about 5 miles north-west of Billericay, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Mill Green, we can survey the roof. Our Essex coverage includes Mill Green. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM4 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Mill Green Road, Harding's Lane and Mapletree Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Fryerning (1 mile south), Beggar Hill (1 mile west), Green Street (1 mile south-west), Ingatestone (1 mile south) and Swallows Cross (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles north-east), Basildon (9 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles east) and Canvey Island (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Mill Green
In Mill Green, that means homes and buildings near Anglo European School and The Cricketers pub and the streets around them. Mill Green’s nearest station is Ingatestone station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (4.9 miles north-west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Norsey Wood.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
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, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. For older village homes like those around Mill Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Mill Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Common questions in Mill Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mill Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Mill Green?
Yes, Mill Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.