Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Starling's Green
Roof surveys in Starling's Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Starling's Green: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a small place like Starling's Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Starling's Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Starling's Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for roof surveys in Starling's Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Starling's Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 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.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Starling's Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St Clement, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Clavering Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Newport (Essex) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Starling's Green is about 6 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Starling's Green and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CB11 postcode area for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Clavering (1 mile east), Berden (1 mile south-east), Stocking Pelham (1 mile south), Hill Green (2 miles north-east) and The Willows (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (12 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (5 miles south-east), Newhall (13 miles south) and Elsenham (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Starling's Green
For rail, the closest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 4.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Questions from Starling's Green
Is my home in Starling's Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Starling's Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Starling's Green
What else we do in Starling's Green
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Starling's Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Starling's Green
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.