Essex · London and the South East
Roof survey in Perry Green, Essex
We carry out roof surveys in Perry Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
How a roof survey works in Perry Green
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Perry Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Perry Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Signs you need a roof survey in Perry Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Perry Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof surveys around Perry Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Alec Hunter Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Perry Green is about 3 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Perry Green, the roof can be surveyed. Across Essex, we cover Perry Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover Bradwell (1 mile north), Lanham Green (1 mile west), Cressing (1 mile south-west), Silver End (1 mile south) and Pattiswick (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles north-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (5 miles south) and Camulodunum (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Perry Green
Perry Green’s nearest station is Cressing station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2 miles east). For a walk, there is Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Why act early in Perry Green
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around Perry Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Perry Green
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Perry Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Perry Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Perry Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cressing station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Perry Green?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
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 doesn’t include calculations.