Essex · London and the South East
Wyatt's Green Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Wyatt's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Wyatt's Green
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Wyatt's Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Wyatt's Green (CM15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Wyatt's Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Wyatt's Green
How do I find out if my home in Wyatt's Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Wyatt's Green?
Yes. Wyatt's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What a roof survey looks like in Wyatt's Green
About 3.5 miles east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Wyatt's Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Shenfield station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Doddinghurst Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Wyatt's Green is about 3 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Wherever you are in Wyatt's Green, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Wyatt's Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Plovers Mead, Beehive Chase and Wyatt's Green Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Doddinghurst (1 mile south-west), Swallows Cross (1 mile south-east), Blackmore (2 miles north), Green Street (2 miles east) and Beggar Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (9 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south), Billericay (6 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wyatt's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shenfield High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shenfield station, about 3 miles south. A little further out are Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Wyatt's Green include Thorndon Park.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Wyatt's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Useful tips for Wyatt's Green property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Around Wyatt's Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- A report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
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