Essex · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Aimes Green
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Aimes Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Aimes 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. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Once you know what you need, 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.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Aimes Green: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and chimney stacks in poor repair, across flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Aimes Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Aimes Green (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aimes Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Forty Hall, about 4.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Aimes Green goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Cheshunt station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Lee Valley Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Aimes Green is about 2 miles north of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. We cover Aimes Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Aimes Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. London is in our area too.
All of EN9 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Aimes Green include Holyfield (1 mile west), Breach Barns (1 mile south-east), Bumble's Green (2 miles north-east), Lower Nazeing (2 miles north) and Turnford (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (5 miles south-east), Epping (4 miles east), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Aimes Green
In Aimes Green, that means homes and buildings near Lee Valley Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cheshunt station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Lippitts Hill and Cheshunt Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Tell tenants when we are coming
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Towns and villages near Aimes Green
Other services in Aimes Green
Why act early in Aimes Green
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Aimes Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Cheshunt station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Aimes Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.