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Roof Survey in Stones Green
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Stones Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
About our roof survey in Stones Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you are worried about valley linings that have cracked or split and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a small place like Stones Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Stones Green (CO12)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Stones Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Stones Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stones Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Stones Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof surveys around Stones Green
Stones Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Historic houses such as Thorpe Hall, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Stones Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wix and Wrabness Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Stones Green is about 5 miles south-west of Harwich, in Essex. Stones Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Stones Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CO12 is covered for roof surveys. We cover properties on Stone's Green Road and Colchester Road. We also cover Oak Corner (1 mile south-east), Beaumont (1 mile south-east), Tendring Green (2 miles west), Tendring Heath (2 miles west) and Tendring (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south), Harwich (5 miles north-east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles west).
Around Stones Green
Stones Green’s nearest station is Wrabness station, about 3 miles north. The countryside around Stones Green includes Oakfield Wood.
When to book a survey in Stones Green
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you own a rental within reach of Wrabness station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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FAQs for Stones Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Wrabness station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Stones 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 is worth checking before planning any.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.