Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Birchanger, Hertfordshire
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Birchanger and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Birchanger: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and converted houses, and people most often book us about ceiling stains reported by tenants and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Birchanger, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Birchanger (CM23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Birchanger
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys in Birchanger: local notes
The wider area around Birchanger has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 4.1 miles south-east. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Birchwood High School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Stansted Mountfitchet station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Birchanger is about 2 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Birchanger is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Birchanger. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CM23 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Birchwood, Wood Lane and Harrisons, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bishop's Stortford (2 miles south-west), Great Hallingbury (2 miles south), Thorley Street (3 miles south-west), Thorley (3 miles south-west) and Little Hallingbury (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hoddesdon (13 miles south-west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Ware (11 miles south-west), Broxbourne (13 miles south-west), Sawbridgeworth (5 miles south) and Buntingford (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Birchanger
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Summercroft Primary School and The Three Willows pub, among other places. Birchanger’s nearest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Moated mound (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.
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Questions from Birchanger
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Birchanger?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Birchanger within the area you cover?
Yes. Birchanger is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Birchanger often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Birchanger, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.