Essex · London and the South East
Wix Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Wix Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Wix Green: what you get
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, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. 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 ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Wix Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Wix Green (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Wix 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 let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Do you need a roof survey in Wix Green?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
For a price for roof surveys in Wix Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Questions from Wix Green
Do you cover smaller places like Wix Green?
Yes, Wix Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wix Green?
Often, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Wix Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wix Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wix Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Also near Wix Green
Other services in Wix Green
What a roof survey looks like in Wix Green
Wix Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wix and Wrabness Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Wrabness station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Wix Green is about 5 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. Bookings from Wix Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wix Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CO11 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Oakley Road and Harwich Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Wix (1 mile west), Great Oakley (1 mile south-east), Wrabness (2 miles north), Bradfield (2 miles north-west) and Bradfield Heath (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (5 miles east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wix Green
Around Wix Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wrabness station, about 2 miles north. The countryside around Wix Green includes Oakfield Wood and Alton Water.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space