Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Wimbish Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Wimbish Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
About our roof survey in Wimbish Green
Our roof surveys cover Wimbish Green and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’re worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Wimbish Green may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Wimbish Green (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wimbish Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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.
Towns and villages near Wimbish Green
Also in Wimbish Green
Prices for roof surveys in Wimbish Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs in Wimbish Green
The wider area around Wimbish Green has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 3.8 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as St Paul's Mission Room are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Wimbish Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Newport (Essex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wimbish Green is about 4 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Wimbish Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Wimbish Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across CB10 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Wimbish Green: Tye Green (1 mile west), Howlett End (1 mile south-west), Great Sampford (3 miles east), Thaxted (3 miles south) and Cutlers Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles south-west) and Great Notley (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wimbish Green
For rail, the closest station is Newport (Essex) station, about 5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Castle Camps (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Wimbish Green include West Wood.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What a roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Wimbish Green
I let a flat near Newport (Essex) station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Wimbish Green?
Yes, Wimbish Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Wimbish Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Wimbish Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.