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Landlord roof survey in Bentley, Essex
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Bentley, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Bentley
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Bentley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Bentley (CM14, CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys around Bentley
With Hare Hall about 4.8 miles south-west, Bentley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Trees in and around Weald Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Becket Keys Church of England School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Bentley is about 2 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Bentley and the rest of Essex. Across Essex, we cover Bentley. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CM14 and CM15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Mores Lane and Ashwells Road. If you’re just outside Bentley, we cover Navestock Side (1 mile north-west), Coxtie Green (1 mile south), Doddinghurst Common (1 mile north-east), Horseman Side (1 mile west) and Crow Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Billericay (7 miles east), Rayleigh (15 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Bentley
Around Bentley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse pub and Weald Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Bentley is Brentwood station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Warley Place.
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FAQs for Bentley
How do I find out if my home in Bentley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Brentwood station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bentley
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Bentley, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Outbuildings and barns around Bentley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Bentley
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Deal with urgent items first
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.