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Roof survey in Roundbush Green, Essex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Roundbush Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roundbush Green homes and their roofs
With Barrington Hall about 3.1 miles north-west, Roundbush Green sits in an area with a long building history. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among 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.
Roundbush Green is about 8 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Wherever you are in Roundbush Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CM6 is covered for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Dunmow Road and Drury Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Roundbush Green, we cover Keeres Green (1 mile south), Great Canfield (2 miles north), High Roding (2 miles north-east), High Easter (2 miles east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Billericay (14 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
What’s near Roundbush Green
In Roundbush Green, that means homes and buildings near Axe And Compasses Public House. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (4.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Portingbury Hills.
How a roof survey works in Roundbush Green
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and worn or blocked valleys.
Somewhere as small as Roundbush Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Roundbush Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Roundbush Green
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Take a building like Rodings Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
Nearby places to Roundbush Green
Other services in Roundbush Green
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Roundbush Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Roundbush Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- File the report with your home documents
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Questions from Roundbush Green
Do you cover smaller places like Roundbush Green?
Yes, Roundbush Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roundbush Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.