Essex · London and the South East
Row Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Row Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Row Green: what you get
We survey roofs in Row Green and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about standing water on a flat roof and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Some older homes in villages like Row Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Row Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Row Green property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Mention any damp patches as you book
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common questions in Row Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Braintree station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Row Green?
Yes, Row Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Row Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Also near Row Green
Also in Row Green
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Row Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Row Green
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Row Green homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church in Great Notley, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Homes near green spaces like Cuckoo Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take a building like White Court School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Row Green is about 2 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in Row Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Notley (1 mile north-west), Young's End (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile east), The Green (2 miles south-east) and Little Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles south), Maldon (11 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (14 miles east), Halstead (7 miles north-east) and Great Dunmow (8 miles west).
Around Row Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cuckoo Wood, The Essex Cricketers pub and Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, among other places. The nearest railway station is Braintree station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.4 miles north) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Row Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.