Essex · London and the South East
Smith's Green Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Smith's Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Smith's Green
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
About our roof survey in Smith's Green
We survey roofs in Smith's Green and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and flashings that have come away from the wall, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Smith's 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Smith's Green (CM6, CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Smith's Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes 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.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
To get a price for roof surveys in Smith's Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Smith's Green homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Barrington Hall, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Smith's Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Smith's Green is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We carry out roof surveys in Smith's Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM6 and CM22 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Broadfield Road, The Oaks and Fleming Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Smith's Green: Little Canfield (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south), Takeley (1 mile west), Puttock's End (1 mile south) and Takeley Street (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (3 miles east) and Epping (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Smith's Green
In Smith's Green, that means homes and buildings near Lion And Lamb Public House and the streets around them. Smith's Green’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (2.6 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.4 miles west). Not far away are Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Smith's Green
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Anyone responsible for a site like Takeley Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Smith's Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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FAQs for Smith's Green
How do I find out if my home in Smith's Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Smith's Green within the area you cover?
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 look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
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.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older and listed buildings around Smith's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Smith's Green
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.