Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Radley Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Radley Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Radley Green: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and the roof space, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Radley 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 is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Radley Green (CM4, CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Places near Radley Green
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Radley Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why it is worth a survey now in Radley Green
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Radley 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 is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- 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’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Roof surveys around Radley Green
Historic houses like Hylands, about 3.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Radley Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Ingatestone station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Radley Green is about 6 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Radley Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Radley Green. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CM4 and CM5. We also cover Loves Green (1 mile south-east), Shellow Bowells (2 miles north), Norton Heath (2 miles south-west), Edney Common (2 miles east) and Newney Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (10 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south) and Maldon (14 miles east).
Around Radley Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Cuckoo pub. Radley Green’s nearest station is Ingatestone station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (2.2 miles north-west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (4.8 miles east).
Your questions about roof surveys in Radley Green
I let a flat near Ingatestone station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Radley Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
How do I book a survey in Radley Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not 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.